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  • Food and Recipes: “Tucker” is the aussie word for food. Because of Australia's many immigrant communities, many of the dishes have European and... More
  • Family: More than 85% of Australians live in urban areas, mostly on the east coast. Sydney and Melbourne are home to... More
  • Fashion: Australians will frequently dress in styles that are popular in Europe and other western countries. In winter, jumpers or sweaters... More
  • Visiting: Australian catch phrases include “G'day mate!”, “no worries”, “not a problem” and “Good on yer!”. Visiting without a prior appointment... More

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Capital Canberra
Government Type parliamentary democracy (Federal Parliament) under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm
Currency Australian dollars (AUD)
Population 22,992,654
Total Area 2,988,885 Square Miles
7,741,220 Square Kilometers
Location Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean
Language English, native languages
GDP - real growth rate 2.9%

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