Australia

Commonwealth of Australia

Region

Oceania • Australia and New Zealand

Capital

Canberra

The flag of Australia has a dark blue field. It features the flag of the United Kingdom — the Union Jack — in the canton, beneath which is a large white seven-pointed star. A representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of one small five-pointed and four larger seven-pointed white stars, is situated on the fly side of the field.

The flag of Australia has a dark blue field. It features the flag of the United Kingdom — the Union Jack — in the canton, beneath which is a large white seven-pointed star. A representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of one small five-pointed and four larger seven-pointed white stars, is situated on the fly side of the field.

Population
25,687,041
Area
7,692,024 km²
Time Zone
UTC+05:00 + 7 more
Top-Level Domain
.au

About Australia

Australia is a country located in Oceania, specifically in the Australia and New Zealand region. Its capital city is Canberra. With a population of 25,687,041, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 7,692,024 km², making it one of the largest country in terms of land area. With a population density of 3.34 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Australia is English, .

The currency used in Australia is the Australian dollar ($), .

Australia is a member of the United Nations.

In Australia, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.

The country spans across 8 different time zones, from UTC+05:00 to UTC+11:30 time zones.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Australia

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Canberra
  • Continent: Oceania
  • Native Name: Australia
  • Demonym: Australian
  • Top Level Domain: .au
  • Calling Code: +61
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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