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Short History

Indigenous Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, have lived on the continent for more than 60,000 years. Australia became a federation on January 1, 1901, when six colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia.

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Canberra
  • Largest City: Sydney
  • Population: About 27 million people
  • Official Language: No official national language, but English is the primary language.
  • Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Australia is both a country and the world’s smallest continent.

Did You Know?

  • Australia’s national animal is the kangaroo.
  • The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system on Earth.
  • Australia is the sixth-largest country by land area.
  • The country’s national flower is the Golden Wattle.
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