Location of Australia
Australia's Information
| Land Area | 7,682,300 km2 |
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| Water Area | 58,920 km2 |
| Total Area | 7,741,220km2 (#6) |
| Population | 22,992,654 (#56) |
| Population Density | 2.99/km2 |
| Government Type | Parliamentary Democracy (Federal Parliament) Under A Constitutional Monarchy; A Commonwealth Realm |
| GDP (PPP) | $1,190.00 Billion |
| GDP Per Capita | $48,800 |
| Currency | Dollar (AUD) |
| More Information | Australia |
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About Australia
- Latitude/Longitude (Absolute Locations)
Canberra: (capital city) 35º 33' S, 149º 18' E
Darwin: 12º 38' S, 130º 88' E
Hobart: 47º 89' S, 147º 35' E
Perth: 31º 92' S, 115º 91' E
- Latitudes and Longitudes: (for specific details)
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- Relative Locations: (for specific details)
RELATIVE LOCATION:
Located directly to the south of Papua New Guinea, Australia is geographically positioned in both the southern and eastern hemispheres.
Australia is completely surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and a series of bays, gulfs, seas and straits. See larger map here!
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Australia territories, states & their capitals
Australia Trivia
What is the Biggest State and Territory in Australia?
The biggest territory in Australia is Western Australia, which has a land area of 2.5 square kilometers. Queensland is the largest state with a land area of 1.7 square kilometers.
Australian States and Territories By Population
What are the Major Industries in Australia?
The service industry comprises of over 70% of the Australia GDP. It dominates the economy, which employs over 79% of the labor force. Other major industries include tourism, healthcare, media, finance, and mining.
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What is the Official Language of Australia?
English is the de facto national language of Australia.
What Languages Are Spoken In Australia?
What Are the Major Ethnic Backgrounds of Australians?
67.4% of Australians cite British heritage. 8.7% of Australians claim Irish ancestry, 3.8% claim Italian, and 3.7% claim German. Australians of Chinese heritage represent 3.6% of the population, while Aboriginal Australians account for 3% of the population.
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What is the Busiest Airport in Australia?
Sydney Airport, locally known as Mascot Airport or Kingsford Smith Airport, is Australia’s busiest airport. It is located in the Mascot Suburb, 5 miles from Sydney city center.
The Busiest Airports Of Australia
What Continent Is Australia In?
Australia is a country that comprises the mainland of the continent of Oceania & Australia. It is the sixth largest country in the world. The nation comprises of mainland Australia (commonly known as the Continent of Australia), the island state of Tasmania, and about 8,221 smaller islands.
