Location of Australia

Australia's Information

Land Area	7,682,300 km²
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
Largest Cities	Sydney (4,627,345) Melbourne (4,246,375) Brisbane (2,189,878) Perth (1,896,548) Adelaide (1,225,235) Gold Coast (591,473) Canberra (367,752) Newcastle (308,308) Wollongong (292,190) Logan City (282,673) View all cities in Australia

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LATITUDE & LONGITUDE:

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
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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

Region	Capital	Quick Reference
Australian Capital Territory	Canberra	Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales	Sydney	New South Wales
Northern Territory	Darwin	Northern Territory
Queensland	Brisbane	Queensland
South Australia	Adelaide	South Australia
Tasmania	Hobart	Tasmania
Victoria	Melbourne	Victoria
Western Australia	Perth	Western Australia

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 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.

Demographics and Ethnic Groups of Australia

What is the Richest State in Australia?

WIth a net growth of 88 million, New South Wales is considered to be the richest state in Australia.

Richest And Poorest States Of Australia

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 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.