Australia
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There is nowhere else quite like Australia, nicknamed the Land Down Under, the only country that has a whole continent to itself. With Indigenous cultures that go back over 65,000 years and truly global immigration in modern times, the country is famous for its natural wonders, wide open spaces, beaches, deserts, "the bush", and "the Outback". However, it is also highly urbanised, with an array of cosmopolitan cities – the largest and most famous being Sydney, situated on one of the most famous harbours in the world.
Quick facts
- Currency
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)- Language
- English
Language
English, Auslan, Australian English - Time zones
Several time zones
Several time zones- Power plugs
- Type I
Power plugs
Type I · 230 V - Getting around
Drive on the left
Drive on the left
- Visa (US citizens)
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Capital: Canberra · Calling code: +61
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