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Australia & Oceania
Commonwealth of Australia
🗺️ Canberra, Australia
Capital city
📍 -35.2809°, 149.1300°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalCanberra
TimezoneUTC+11 (16 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population27.5M
LanguagesEnglish 72%, Mandarin 2.7%, Arabic 1.4%, Vietnamese 1.3%, Cantonese 1.2%, other 15.7%, unspecified 5.7% (2021 est.)
Governmentfederal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideLeft
Electrical PlugsType I (230V)
Internet Code.au
Internet Users97%
GDP per Capita$60,100
🌍 Geography
LocationOceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean
Size Comparisonslightly smaller than the 48 contiguous US states
Climategenerally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north
Terrainmostly low plateau with deserts; fertile plain in southeast
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsEnglish 33%, Australian 29.9%, Irish 9.5%, Scottish 8.6%, Chinese 5.5%, Italian 4.4%, German 4%, Indian 3.1%, Australian Aboriginal 2.9%, Greek 1.7%,...
ReligionsRoman Catholic 20%, Protestant 18.1% (Anglican 9.8%, Uniting Church 2.6%, Presbyterian and Reformed 1.6%, Baptist 1.4%, Pentecostal 1%, other Protesta...
Median Age38.5 years
Life Expectancy83.5 years
National HolidayAustralia Day (commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet of Australian settlers), 26 January (1788)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
A firm handshake with eye contact is standard. Australians are casual and friendly. First names are used quickly.
Dining
BYO (bring your own) restaurants are common. Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory (10%). BBQs are a cultural institution.
Key Phrases
Hello: G'dayThank you: Ta / CheersHow are you?: How ya goin'?No worries: No worriesGreat: Ripper / Beaut
Destinations in Australia
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook