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Australia

Australia is the only country that is also a continent. In area, Australia ranks
as the sixth largest country and smallest continent. Australia is located
between the South Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The part of the Indian
Ocean that is south of Australia is called the Southern Ocean in the country.
Australia is about 7,000 miles (11,000 kilometers) southwest of North America
and about 2,000 miles (3,200 kilometers) southeast of mainland Asia. Australia
is often referred to as being "down under" because it lies entirely
within the Southern Hemisphere. The name Australia comes from the Latin word
australis, which means southern. The official name of the country is the
Commonwealth of Australia. Australia is a dry, thinly populated land. Only a few
areas along or near the coasts receive enough rainfall to support a large
population. The southeastern coastal region has the most people by far.
Australia's two largest cities--Sydney and Melbourne--lie in this region.
Canberra, the national capital, lies only a short distance inland. The huge
interior of Australia is mostly desert or dry grassland and has few settlements.
The country as a whole averages only six persons per square mile (two persons
per square kilometer). Australia is famous for its vast open spaces, bright
sunshine, enormous numbers of sheep and cattle, and unusual wildlife. Kangaroos,
koalas, platypuses, and wombats are only a few of the many unusual animals that
live in Australia. The country was once a group of British colonies, and most of
the Australian people are of British ancestry. When people moved to Australia
from Britain, they took many British customs with them. For example, Australians
drive on the left side of the road, as do British drivers. Tea is the favorite
hot drink in Australia, as it is in Britain. English, the official language of
Australia, includes many British terms. But Australians have developed a way of
life all their own. Australia has a warm, sunny climate. The people can
therefore spend much of their free time out of doors. Australians love outdoor
sports and outdoor living in general. Australia is one of the world's developed
countries. It has busy cities, modern factories, and highly productive farms and
mines. Australia is the world's leading producer and exporter of wool and
bauxite (the ore from which aluminum is made). It also produces and exports
large amounts of other minerals and farm goods. The income from these exports
has made it ...

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