Australia Google Map | Satellite Image

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The Google map of Australia helps you explore the country’s geography, major cities, road networks, and surrounding regions with ease. You can zoom in to view specific locations, switch to satellite mode for a detailed aerial view, and navigate across different parts of the country.

Google Map of Australia

About Map: This interactive map provides a clear view of important places such as capitals, highways, rivers, and neighboring countries. It is useful for travelers, students, and anyone looking to understand the layout and location of Australia in a simple and visual way.

You can also use the map for directions, distance checking, and exploring nearby landmarks. Whether you are planning a trip or just learning about the country, this map offers a quick and convenient way to get a better understanding of Australia.

About Australia

Australia is a country and continent located in the Southern Hemisphere, surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is known for its vast landscapes that include deserts, tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, and long coastlines. The country is made up of states and territories, with major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth serving as key economic and cultural centers.

States and Territories of Australia

State/TerritoryPopulationArea (sq mi / sq km)
New South Wales8,200,000309,129 sq mi / 800,642 sq km
Victoria6,700,00087,817 sq mi / 227,444 sq km
Queensland5,400,000668,207 sq mi / 1,730,648 sq km
Western Australia2,800,000976,790 sq mi / 2,529,875 sq km
South Australia1,800,000380,070 sq mi / 983,482 sq km
Tasmania570,00026,410 sq mi / 68,401 sq km
Australian Capital Territory460,000912 sq mi / 2,358 sq km
Northern Territory250,000520,902 sq mi / 1,349,129 sq km

Cities in Australia

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Hobart, Geelong, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Toowoomba, Ballarat, Bendigo, Albury, Launceston, Mackay

Australia Locations

Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, Uluru, Great Ocean Road, Blue Mountains, Kakadu National Park, Bondi Beach, Daintree Rainforest, Fraser Island, Twelve Apostles, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Gold Coast Beaches, Whitsunday Islands, Kangaroo Island, Tasmanian Wilderness, Rottnest Island, Ningaloo Reef, Lake Hillier, Barossa Valley, Byron Bay

Australia Map Satellite Image

Australia Facts

CountryAustralia
Official NameCommonwealth of Australia
ContinentAustralia/Oceania
LocationOceania, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans
Neighbouring CountriesNone (island continent)
CapitalCanberra
Largest CitySydney
Area2,969,907 sq mi (7,692,024 sq km)
Population26,500,000 (latest estimate)
Official LanguageEnglish
CurrencyAustralian Dollar
GovernmentFederal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Time ZoneUTC+8 to UTC+11
Calling Code+61
Internet TLD.au
Famous ForGreat Barrier Reef, wildlife, beaches, outback

Australia Natural Resources:

iron ore, coal, gold, natural gas, uranium, bauxite, copper, nickel, timber

Australia Directions

  • Sydney to Melbourne – 880 km (547 miles)
  • Sydney to Brisbane – 920 km (572 miles)
  • Sydney to Canberra – 286 km (178 miles)
  • Melbourne to Adelaide – 730 km (454 miles)
  • Melbourne to Brisbane – 1,700 km (1,056 miles)
  • Brisbane to Cairns – 1,700 km (1,056 miles)
  • Perth to Adelaide – 2,700 km (1,678 miles)
  • Perth to Darwin – 4,000 km (2,485 miles)
  • Adelaide to Darwin – 3,000 km (1,864 miles)
  • Darwin to Brisbane – 3,400 km (2,113 miles)
  • Sydney to Gold Coast – 840 km (522 miles)
  • Melbourne to Hobart – 600 km (373 miles)
  • Hobart to Launceston – 200 km (124 miles)
  • Brisbane to Gold Coast – 80 km (50 miles)
  • Perth to Sydney – 3,300 km (2,051 miles)
  • Adelaide to Brisbane – 2,000 km (1,243 miles)
  • Sydney to Newcastle – 160 km (99 miles)
  • Sydney to Wollongong – 80 km (50 miles)
  • Melbourne to Geelong – 75 km (47 miles)
  • Brisbane to Townsville – 1,350 km (839 miles)
  • Townsville to Cairns – 350 km (217 miles)
  • Darwin to Alice Springs – 1,500 km (932 miles)
  • Alice Springs to Adelaide – 1,500 km (932 miles)
  • Perth to Broome – 2,200 km (1,367 miles)
  • Broome to Darwin – 1,800 km (1,118 miles)

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