Australia is a natural wonderland of beautiful beaches, crystal blue waters, amazing ancient rock formations and pristine rainforests. The Great Barrier Reef and Ayers Rock are just two of Australia’s world-famous natural wonders.

Australia is the sixth largest country in the world and has one of the lowest population densities – only 2.5 people per square kilometre. Australia is made up of six states and operates under a parliamentary system of government. As a democracy, Australia affords all citizens freedom of speech and allows them to have differing points of view, to protest or demonstrate, and to change governments via peaceful elections. 

Australia is renowned for its fun loving lifestyle and pleasant climate. It has 16 world heritage listed properties, and has historic townships, bustling cities, vivid landscapes and exotic flora and fauna all adding to its unique appeal.

The culture and customs consist of a rich tapestry of nationalities. In Australia, over 200 different languages and dialects are spoken, including 45 indigenous languages. Other than English, the most commonly spoken languages are Italian, Greek, Cantonese, Arabic, Vietnamese and Mandarin.

Australia’s economy is booming, with high prices for commodity exports and its perennially dynamic tourism industry. Yet the cost of living in Australian cities is less than in some of the world’s other major cities. Many Australian locales are ranked among the world’s top 30 for quality of life.