Facts for the Traveller

Population: 21215250
Area: 7682300km²
Longitude / Latitude: 135 / -25
Capital: Canberra
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Country dialing code: 61
Weights & Measures system: Metric
Electricity: 220-240V, 50Hz
Government type: independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations
Governor General: Quentin Bryce
Prime Minister: Kevin Rudd

Religions:

Christian 67.4% (Catholic 26.4%, Anglican 20.5%, other Christian 20.5%), Buddhist 1.9%, Muslim 1.5%, other 1.2%, unspecified 12.7, none 15.3%

Lonely Planet

Explore Australia

Search the web for more information about Australia

Sponsored Links

"Australia Holiday"
Low Price Breaks - Australia Holiday Deals Up To 25% Off.www.sunsail.co.uk
"Australia Travel Visa Apply Online"
Fast simple and efficient processing of an Australian Eta Visa online.www.visabureau.com
"Online Visa Australia"
Apply for Australian travel visa issued instantly online.TravelVisaAustralia.com
"Book Holidays in Australia"
Tailor-made holidays to Australia - tours, flights and accommodation.www.freedomaustralia.co.uk
Advertise here
© 2009 Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
We and our content providers (“we”) have tried to make the information on this website as accurate as possible, but it is provided ‘as is’ and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information. You should verify critical information (like visas, health and safety, customs and transportation) with the relevant authorities before you travel.