Brief Introduction Capital: Canberra Area: total: 76,920,000sq km National Flower: light wood The important Festival: National day: August 15 Population: 20230000 Language: English 7. Currency: AUD

Australia

Geography

Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean.

Administrative divisions

6 states and 2 territories*; Australian Capital Territory*, New South Wales, Northern Territory*, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia.

Economy – overview

Australia has a prosperous Western-style capitalist economy, with a per capita GDP on par with the four dominant West European economies. Rising output in the domestic economy has been offsetting the global slump, and business and consumer confidence remains robust. Australia's emphasis on reforms is another key factor behind the economy's strength. The stagnant economic conditions in major export partners and the impact of the worst drought in 100 years cast a shadow over prospects for 2003.

Culture and media

Newspaper:

Australian Financial Review, Australian, the, BRW - Business Review Weekly, Green Left Weekly.

TV Station:

ABC News, Ten News & Sport .

The place of interest

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Aquarium.

China Town