About Australia
Australia is an island, a continent, and a country and it is the biggest island recognized on the world map. It is located in Oceania between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean.
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Geography
Australia is the smallest of the world’s continents. It is also the lowest, the flattest and (apart from Antarctica) the driest.
The highest point on the Australian mainland is Mount Kosciuszko, New South Wales, at 2228 meters above sea level. The lowest point is the dry bed of Lake Eyre, South Australia, which is 15 meters below sea level.
The mainland and Tasmania are surrounded by many thousands of small islands and numerous larger ones. Nearly 40 per cent of the total coastline length comprises island coastlines. As an island nation, coastlines play an important role in defining national, state and territory boundaries.
Nearly 20 per cent of Australia’s land mass is classified as desert. As well as having a low average annual rainfall, rainfall across Australia is also variable. The rainfall pattern is concentric around the extensive arid core of the continent, with rainfall intensity high in the tropics and some coastal areas.
Climate
Mostly desert or semi-arid, south-east and south-west corners, temperate. Due to the huge size of the country, Australia has several different climate zones. The northern section of Australia has a more tropical influenced climate, hot and humid in the summer, and quite warm and dry in the winter, while the southern parts are cooler with mild summers and cool, sometimes rainy winters.
The seasons are the opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere-when it’s summer in the north, it’s winter south of the equator. December and January are the hottest months in Australia, July and August the coldest.
The southern areas of the Australian Continent are generally more temperate to warm, with summer daytime temperatures usually between 25 and 30°C and winter Temperatures between 5 and 10°C The Tasmanian mountains and the “Australian Alps” in the southeast of Australia have a typical mountain climate; the winter can be very harsh there, and the highest peaks are usually covered by snow year-round.
Another extreme, but completely different are the conditions in the desert and bush (“outback”) areas in central Australia; the temperature reaches sometimes 50°C and more, and rain may not fall for years. Most rain falls in the northeastern coastal parts of Australia (Darwin), with an annual average of 100 inches and more. Sometimes tropical cyclones can occur in the northern coastal areas, causing heavy wind and rainstorms; these storms usually occur in the Southern summer months between November and April. Extratropical storms can occur in the southern coastal areas during this time
Culture
Many people, tourists, students and migrants alike, are drawn to the diverse and welcoming culture of Australia – a product of a rich, multicultural society. When planning to live, work, study or visit a diverse country such as Australia, being aware of the culture is extremely important to ensure you get the most out of your travel, while respecting the values of your host country.
With a unique landscape – as varied as the inhabitants – Australia has attracted a cultural bed of international students, travelers, workers and migrants. There are over 200 different languages and dialects, including 45 indigenous languages, spoken in Australia, with English the national language. In order to adapt to this tolerant and diverse society, you will need to be aware of some of the common social values and customs.
Population
Australia has population of over 24 million which is ranking 52nd in the world. However Australia is Word’s 6th largest country with size of 7,686,850 kilometer. Over 85% of Australians lived in urban areas and nearly 70% lived in our capital cities, making Australia one of the world’s most urbanised countries
Based on our research Australia population will reach 25.415 million by the end of 2019. The calculation is based on the average growth rate of 1.62% over last 8 years since 2011. We believe using the recent years’ figures (see the table below) will make the estimation more accurate.
Diversity
Australia is a nation of migrants. Not only was more than one in four Australians born overseas, but half of all households have at least one parent born overseas. We have more residents born overseas than other icons of cultural diversity like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. More than half (58%) of Australia’s population growth is occurring through Net Overseas Migration, and one in five households speak a language other than English at home across Australia.
What has made our community of diversity work so well is the dynamic nature of our migration patterns. The census data shows that we have more than 200 nationalities here with none particularly dominating. While for 200 years there has been significant migration from Western Europe, after WW2 we saw big numbers arriving from Italy and Greece and in the 1960’s and 70’s we saw a flow from Eastern Europe. By the 1980’s we saw migration waves from Hong Kong, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. By the early 2000’s migration from South East Asia was added to with large numbers from mainland China and more recently, migration flows from the Middle East and Africa.
Education
Australia is known globally as one of the world’s most diverse and welcoming countries. Australian universities, colleges and schools are committed to equipping you with practical skills and knowledge to help you succeed in your chosen industry. Australia is the third most popular study destination for international students. This country offers high standard living, diverse community and better safety and wellbeing.