| Latitude and Longitude |
23º 00' S, 134º 00' E |
| Area |
7,686,900 Km2 km2 |
| Capital |
Canberra |
| Time Zone |
UTC+8 to +10.5 |
| Official Name |
Commonwealth of Australia |
| Currency |
Australian Dollar (AUD) |
| Government |
Parliamentary Monarchy |
| Legislature |
Bicameral |
| Population |
21,007,310 |
| Independence Date |
Jan 1, 1901 |
| International Dialing Code |
61 |
| ISO Code alpha-3 |
AU |
| ISO Code alpha-2 |
AUS |
| GDP per Capita (PPP) |
$39,300 |
| Climate Type |
Arid, Semi-arid, Temperate and Tropical |
| Major Language(s) |
Arabic, Australian Aboriginal Languages, Cantonese, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian |
| Major Ethnic Groups |
Australian, Australian aboriginal, English |
| Major Religious Groups |
Aboriginal indigenous beliefs, Christian (Catholic, Anglican) |
| Administrative Divisions |
6 States and 2 Territories: Australian Capital territory, Northern Territory; External Territories: Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, Cocos Keeling Islands, Coral Sea Islands, Heard Islan |
| Neighbouring Countries |
N.A. (Island) |
| Major Industries |
Mining, Food processing, Timber products, Chemical, Iron and Steel, Industrial manufacturing |
| Natural Resources |
Bauxite, Coal, Copper, Gold, Iron ore, Lead, Natural gas, Nickel, Oil, Tungsten, Uranium, Zinc |
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