about australia:
fun facts:
- Australia is a country occupying the mainland of the Australian continent as well as several other smaller islands
- Australia is the sixth largest country and the largest island, yet the smallest continent in the world
- It is the only continent governed as a single country
- Australia has an approximate population of 22.6 million people
- Australia does not have an official language but English (with a distinctive accent) is most popular
- Australia does not have a state religion but most of the population in the 2011 census were counted as Christians
- Australia is the sixth largest country and the largest island, yet the smallest continent in the world
- It is the only continent governed as a single country
- Australia has an approximate population of 22.6 million people
- Australia does not have an official language but English (with a distinctive accent) is most popular
- Australia does not have a state religion but most of the population in the 2011 census were counted as Christians
time zone:
Australia is divided into the three following time zones:
1. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian
Capital Territory
2. Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - state of South Australia and the Northern Territory
3. Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - Western Australia
1. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian
Capital Territory
2. Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - state of South Australia and the Northern Territory
3. Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - Western Australia
Climate:
* The climate of Australia varies due to its large size. Because of Australia's location, the continent experiences temperate
weather for the majority of the year. The northern states usually experience warm weather year round while the southern
states experience cooler winters. Australia is known for its little rainful each year. Snow fall is typically only seen on the east
coast of Australia.
Australia's Seasons:
Summer- December to February
Fall- March to May
Winter- June to August
Spring- September to November
weather for the majority of the year. The northern states usually experience warm weather year round while the southern
states experience cooler winters. Australia is known for its little rainful each year. Snow fall is typically only seen on the east
coast of Australia.
Australia's Seasons:
Summer- December to February
Fall- March to May
Winter- June to August
Spring- September to November
Currency:
Australia’s national currency is the Australian dollar. You can obtain the Australian dollar in paper denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. Australian coins come in 5, 10, 20, and 50 cent denominations as well as one and two dollar denominations.
Where to get Australian currency?
There are currency exchange centers at banks, hotels, and in international airports. Credit cards including American Express, Mastercard, and Visa are accepted in Australia.
Where to get Australian currency?
There are currency exchange centers at banks, hotels, and in international airports. Credit cards including American Express, Mastercard, and Visa are accepted in Australia.