- Winter in most parts of Australia lasts from June to August. The Trans Australian Railway features the world's longest straight stretch of railway, 478 km (297 mi).
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- The Commonwealth of Australia occupies the Australian continent. The country also includes some islands, most notably Tasmania.
- There is nowhere else quite like Australia, nicknamed the Land Down Under, the only country that has a whole continent to itself.
- As such, 92% of its vascular plants, 87% of its mammals, 93% of its reptiles, 94% of its frogs, and 45% of its birds are endemic to Australia.
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- Top it all off with a laid-back feel and friendly people, and it's no wonder Australia scores top billing on bucket lists around the world.
- Australia is the only country in the world that covers an entire continent. It is one of the largest countries on Earth.
- Physical map of Australia showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps.
- Prominent national newspapers like The Australian and The Guardian Australia offer detailed analysis of international events, politics, and economic issues...