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A single country having world-class cities, snowfields, deserts, rainforests and golden beaches? YES It all here in Australia. Australia is the sixth largest country in the world and being nearly 8 million km˛ in size. It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe has also the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometer.
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In the Australian winter you can ski in the southern states one day and be diving in the balmy waters of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland the next. Such temperate conditions make al fresco dining, sublime days on the beach or the water, outdoor barbeques, and a huge variety of sports a way of life here.
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Nature
was inspired when it created Australia. Animals you'll see nowhere
else, plants that will amaze you and scenery you'll never forget.
Rainforest, outback, mountains and savannah paint a colorful palette
of magical sights against an azure sky.
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The longest stretch of straight railway track in the world crosses the Nullarbor Plain. From Nurina in Western Australia to near Watson in South Australia, the track is dead straight for 478 kilometres. |
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The world's longest continuous fence known as the 'dingo fence', runs through central Queensland for 5,531 kilometres. It is 1.8 metres high and is designed to keep sheep safe from Australia's native dog. |
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The Eyre Highway at Caiguna in Western Australia has the longest stretch of straight road in Australia - 148 kilometres. Crossing the southern edge of the Nullarbor Plain, it is the only sealed road from Perth to Adelaide, a 2700 kilometer drive. |
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The kangaroo is unique to Australia and one of our most easily recognized mammals. There are more kangaroos in Australia now than when Australia was first settled. Estimates suggest around 40 million. |
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The world’s most ancient living culture, Australia’s indigenous people – The aborigines have a continuous history spanning at least 50,000 years. |
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