Australia, the world?s smallest continent as
well as the world?s largest island, the name is derived from the
Latin AUSTRALIS, means southern, legends of an ?unknown land of the
south.
Australia is often referred to as the ?lucky country? with pulsating
economy, political stability and a quality of life envied by many.
Australia is known around the world for its stunning landscapes.
| Fact Sheet |
| Country |
Australia |
| Capital |
Canberra |
| Total area |
7,692
thousand sq km |
| Area
comparative |
Similar to that of India |
| Population |
21,262,641 (July 2009 est.) |
| Population
growth rate |
1.195% |
| Net migration
rate |
6.23
migrant(s)/1,000 population |
| Government type |
democratic, federal-state system recognizing the British monarch
as sovereign |
| GDP- per capita |
purchasing power parity - $38,100 |
| GDP- Real
growth rate |
2.2% |
| Employment rate |
95.5% |
| Currency |
Australian dollar (AUD) |
|
Skilled Workers 
