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| Area (sq km): | 7,686,850 | |
| Population: | 20,434,176 | |
| Nationality: | Australian | |
| Local Name: | Australia | |
| Language: | English | |
| Time Zone: | +8 - +10 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 dollar = 100 cents |
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| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Canberra | |
| Dialling Code: | +61 | |
| Electricity: | 230V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .au | |
| Religion: | Catholic, Anglican, Other Christian |
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| Climate: | Arid, Temperate, Tropical |
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| Government: | Federal Parliamentary Democracy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Left | |
| Int'l License: | Not required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.30-17.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Adelaide(ADL), Brisbane(BNE), Canberra(CBR), Darwin(DRW), Melbourne(MEL), Perth(PER), Sydney(SYD) |
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Sydney Opera House
Described by some as one of the modern wonders of the world, Sydney Opera House is one of the most photographed structures in the world. You will marvel at... Sydney Opera House
Uluru, Ayers Rock
Together with Sydney Opera House, Ayers Rock is one of the most emblematic icons of Australia. Uluru is the Aboriginal name for this awesome sandstone rock... Uluru, Ayers Rock
Sydney Botanic Gardens
Overlooking the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour, you will encounter the amazing Sydney Botanic Gardens with their dazzling landscape of trees, plants... Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens