Key Facts
Population
23,890,600
Area
7,692,024 km2
Official Language
English
Capital
Canberra
Time
UTC (+8 to +10.5)
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Constitution
Federal Parliamentary
Climate
generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north
Economy
A wealthy country; it generates its income from various sources including mining-related exports, telecommunications, banking and manufacturing. It has a market economy, a relatively high GDP per capita, and a relatively low rate of poverty.
Traveler Information
http://www.australia.com/en
Investment Authority/Ministry of Economy
http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/
Media Links
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/australi.htm