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.
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.
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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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