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AUSTRALIA

IS an UNIQUE LAND.

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Map of Australia.

Geography.

The continent of Australia, with the island state of Tasmania, is approximately equal in area to the United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). Mountain ranges run from north to south along the east coast, reaching their highest point in Mount Kosciusko (7,308 ft; 2,228 m). The western half of the continent is occupied by a desert plateau that rises into barren, rolling hills near the west coast. The Great Barrier Reef, extending about 1,245 mi (2,000 km), lies along the northeast coast. The island of Tasmania (26,178 sq mi; 67,800 sq km) is off the southeast coast.

Climate.

The climate in Australia is varied, from tropical in the north to temperate in the south-east. Australia is situated in the southern hemisphere. That’s why it has summer when we have winter.

The People.

Australia has a population of about 18 million people. 70 percent of the population live in its 10 largest cities. Canberra is the capital of Australia. It is not a biggest city. Sydney and Melbourne are much bigger. Australia is the multicultural society. People from about 200 nations live there. The Aborigines, the Australians natives, represent about 1.5 percent of the population.

Language.

Australia's official language is English. Australian English does not differ significantly from other forms of English, although some expressions are unique of Australia.

Birds and animals.

Australia's best-known animals are the kangaroo, the koala and the dingo (a wild dog). There are 50 species of kangaroo. Some stand as tall as a man and some are as small as a cat. They can often be seen in many of the forests and parks. The koala is the best loved of all Australian animals. The koala lives on leaves alone. About 400 species of birds in Australia are found nowhere else in the world. There are 55 species of parrots in Australia. They are very colorful. The emu is the most interesting birds in Australia. It is big and cannot fly. The kangaroo and emu can be seen on Australia's coat of arms. The Kookaburra is another interesting Australian bird. It cannot sing, but laughs like a human.

Opera House – Sydney.

Great Barrier reef-One. Fantastic!!!

Great Blue Hole. Wonderfully!!!

Ayers Rock. Welcome to Australia!!!

The great coral reef. My dream is visiting this unique world!!!