Australia is the sixth largest country in the world and the biggest island on earth. It is one of the oldest lands inhabited by the human being around 60,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people inhabited most of the area of the continent.

Australia is the sixth oldest democratic country in the world with 14th biggest overall economy in the world and the 9th biggest industrialized economy. Its economy is one of the most outstanding economies of the recent time. The highest point of Australia is 2230 meters of Mt Kosciusko in New South Wales and the lowest point is 15 meters below sea level at Lake Eyre in South Australia. Murray River is the longest river Australia which is around 2520kms long.

Australian city Sydney was voted for the world’s best city for the second year in a row. The Australian federation consists of six states and two territories. Five Australian cities have been ranked in the top eleven liveliest cities in the world.

Australian currency comprises of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent and on and two dollar denominations along with the notes of 5,10,20,50 and 100 dollar denominations. Since 19 April 1984, Green and gold have been Australia’s national colors.