Land of Kangaroos Australia

By Angel | August 21, 2007 12:05 am |
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Countries, Sightseeings

Sun-Kissed Sydney, Australia

Australia (the official name – the Commonwealth of Australia) can be named the smallest continent between the two oceans: the Pacific and the Indian one. But, actually, Australia is washed by 3 oceans. Australian capital is entitled Canberra. Australia is an incredibly large country, it has everything: mountains, desert areas, fertile regions etc. Population of this country is rather large 21 million. If to turn to etymology, Australia is a Latin-word, and it can be interpreted as “South Land”. The territorial division of Australia is rather interesting, it comprises of 6 states, 2 mainland territories and some other areas and each “piece of a land” has its own authorities. This country is a vivid example, how people, population can overcome the difficulties of nature, because Australia is mainly a desert.

Australia considered being the land of wallaroos, nature diversity and rapid economic development. Some of these statement are true, some not. Do you want o find out the truth
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