Formation
Jan 1, 1901
Australia
Capital
Canberra
Population
25.69 million (2021)
Australia
About
Largest country by area in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country. It comprises the mainland, the island state of Tasmania and several smaller islands. It is often referred to as "Down Under," "Oz" and "the Great Southern Land." Popular Australian foods include the meat pie, sausage sizzles, pavlovas, lamingtons, Vegemite and Anzac biscuits.
Trivia
Indigenous Australians are one of the oldest continuous cultures on earth. In 1783, the British Government sent a fleet of ships, known as the First Fleet, to establish a penal colony in New South Wales. Early convicts were transported to Australia for petty crimes.
