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About Australia

Welcome to our beautiful country 

Located in the Southern Hemisphere, Australia has an area of approximately 7.7 million square kilometers. Australia is the sixth largest country after Russia, Canada, China, the United States of America and Brazil. With a relatively small population of 22 million, Australia enjoys one of the strongest economies in the world.

The Australian continent is unique with over a million different natural species of flora and fauna. Australia has more than 140 species of marsupials, 750 species of birds, including 350 rare species only found in Australia. The Australian continent is believed to have been inhabited by its first native peoples nearly 45,000 years ago.

Australia has a rich history and culture with a delightful blend of Western, Eastern and Aboriginal influences. Each of these significant influences comes together to deliver a celebrated diversity and distinctive way of life unmatched elsewhere in the world. 

Australia has an international reputation for excellence in all areas of education and training.