Australia is a country, an island, and a continent. It is located in Oceania between the Indian Ocean and the South Ocean. It is the sixth largest country in the world.
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Where is Australia Located?
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, one of the Oceania countries, located between the South Pacific Ocean to the east and the Indian Ocean to the west. Australia is the sixth-largest country by land area. Australia's neighboring countries are Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and East Timor to the north; New Zealand to the southeast, and Vanuatu and Solomon Islands to the northeast. Its capital is Canberra, and its largest city is Sydney. A prosperous developed country, Australia is the world's thirteenth largest economy. Australia ranks highly in many international comparisons of national performance such as human development, quality of life, health care, life expectancy, public education, economic freedom and the protection of civil liberties and political rights. Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 25,703,300 (53rd) as of 2020 estimates, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. A resident of Canberra is known as a "Canberran".There is 41 cities in Australia.
Australia is divided into six states and three internal territories; South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland, and Tasmania
States and Territories of Australia
| State / Territory | Capital | Population | Area | Latitude and Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Sydney | 8.5 million (2024 est.) | 809,444 sq km (312,527 sq mi) | 31.2532° S, 146.9211° E |
| Victoria | Melbourne | 7.0 million (2024 est.) | 227,444 sq km (87,817 sq mi) | 36.9848° S, 143.3906° E |
| Queensland | Brisbane | 5.6 million (2024 est.) | 1,852,642 sq km (715,309 sq mi) | 20.9176° S, 142.7028° E |
| Western Australia | Perth | 2.9 million (2024 est.) | 2,646,641 sq km (1,021,478 sq mi) | 25.2744° S, 122.9750° E |
| South Australia | Adelaide | 1.9 million (2024 est.) | 983,482 sq km (379,725 sq mi) | 30.0002° S, 136.2092° E |
| Tasmania | Hobart | 575,000 (2024 est.) | 68,401 sq km (26,410 sq mi) | 41.4545° S, 145.9707° E |
| Northern Territory | Darwin | 255,000 (2024 est.) | 1,349,129 sq km (520,902 sq mi) | 19.4914° S, 132.5509° E |
| Australian Capital Territory | Canberra | 470,000 (2024 est.) | 2,358 sq km (910 sq mi) | 35.4735° S, 149.0124° E |
10 Largest Cities in Australia
| City | State / Territory | Population | Latitude and Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | New South Wales | 5.4 million+ | 33.8688° S, 151.2093° E |
| Melbourne | Victoria | 5.3 million+ | 37.8136° S, 144.9631° E |
| Brisbane | Queensland | 2.7 million+ | 27.4698° S, 153.0251° E |
| Perth | Western Australia | 2.3 million+ | 31.9505° S, 115.8605° E |
| Adelaide | South Australia | 1.4 million+ | 34.9285° S, 138.6007° E |
| Gold Coast | Queensland | 750,000+ | 28.0167° S, 153.4000° E |
| Canberra | Australian Capital Territory | 470,000+ | 35.2809° S, 149.1300° E |
| Newcastle | New South Wales | 500,000+ | 32.9283° S, 151.7817° E |
| Sunshine Coast | Queensland | 380,000+ | 26.6500° S, 153.0667° E |
| Hobart | Tasmania | 250,000+ | 42.8821° S, 147.3272° E |
Top Tourist Attractions and Famous Places to Visit in Australia
- Sydney Opera House - Sydney
- Great Barrier Reef - Queensland
- Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Northern Territory
- Blue Mountains National Park - New South Wales
- Daintree Rainforest - Queensland
- Bondi Beach - Sydney
- Kakadu National Park - Northern Territory
- Twelve Apostles - Victoria
- Great Ocean Road - Victoria
- Fraser Island (K'gari) - Queensland
- Port Arthur Historic Site - Tasmania
- Royal Botanic Gardens - Melbourne
- Whitsunday Islands - Queensland
- Australian War Memorial - Canberra
- Ningaloo Reef - Western Australia
- Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park - Tasmania
Australia Facts
| Continent | Oceania |
| Country | Australia |
| Capital | Canberra |
| Largest City | Sydney |
| Coordinates | 25.2744° S, 133.7751° E |
| Administrative Divisions | 6 States and 2 Major Territories |
| Official Languages | English (de facto) |
| Demonym | Australian |
| Government | Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy |
| Independence | 1901 |
| Total Area | 7,692,024 sq km (2,969,907 sq mi) |
| Population | 27 million+ (2024 est.) |
| Population Density | 3.5 people per sq km |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD) |
| GDP Nominal | Approx. USD 1.8 trillion |
| Economy | Advanced Mixed Economy |
| Postal Code Format | #### |
| Country Calling Code | +61 |
| Time Zone | AEST, ACST, AWST |
| Internet TLD | .au |
| ISO Country Code | AU |
| Driving Side | Left |
| Major Cities | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide |
| Major Airports | Sydney Airport, Melbourne Airport, Brisbane Airport, Perth Airport |
| Highest Point | Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 m) |
| Longest River | Murray River |
| Climate | Mostly Arid to Tropical and Temperate |
| Average Summer Temperature | 25°C to 35°C |
| Average Winter Temperature | 5°C to 20°C |
| Famous For | Beaches, Wildlife, Outback, Coral Reefs, Surfing |
| National Animal | Red Kangaroo |
| National Sport | Cricket |
| National Dish | Meat Pie |
| Official Website | australia.gov.au |
Major Rivers in Australia
- Murray River
- Darling River
- Murrumbidgee River
- Lachlan River
- Cooper Creek
- Fitzroy River
- Burdekin River
- Swan River
Australia Climate Facts
| Climate Type | Arid, Semi-Arid, Tropical, Temperate |
| Summer Temperature | 25°C to 35°C in most regions |
| Winter Temperature | 5°C to 20°C depending on region |
| Average Rainfall | Varies from desert interior to heavy tropical rainfall in the north |
Neighboring Countries of Australia
- Indonesia - Northwest
- Papua New Guinea - North
- New Zealand - Southeast
- Timor-Leste - Northwest
- Solomon Islands - Northeast
- Vanuatu - East
References
- Official Government Website
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- World Bank
- CIA World Factbook
- United Nations Population Division
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