Australia is a society that enjoys stability, cultural diversity and democracy, with a skilled workforce and a strong competitive economy. It has a population of more than 24 million and is the only country that governs an entire continent. Australia is the largest island in the world and the sixth largest country in the world in terms of land area.
Australians have a quality of life that is among the best in the world. Its multicultural environment, clean environment, education, health services and lifestyle are the combination that makes this country an attractive place to live.
Pages of Interest
Australian government information and services
www.australia.gov.au
Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
www.pmc.gov.au
Parliament of Australia
www.aph.gov.au
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
www.dfat.gov.au
Australia in Brief
http://www.dfat.gov.au/aib/
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