Abroad studies : Australia
PEOPLE :
• Multicultural society
• Free from racial discrimination
• English is the common language used
• Religious freedom
• Immigrants from Europe and recently from Asia constitute the bulk of the population
• Friendly People
CLIMATE :
With the reverse seasons of the northern hemisphere, Australia enjoys a largely temperate climate. Most of Australia receives more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, or an amazing 70 per cent of the total possible hours. Grab a hat and sunscreen and enjoy the delightful climate
CITIES / REGIONS :
• Six states and two territories
• Sydney is one of the most highly urbanized cities in the world
• Sophisticated cities such as Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Canberra, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide
SCENERY :
• Most beautiful country in the world with amazing cultural and natural diversities
• Diverse flora and fauna spread across the country
• Home to the Great Barrier Reef
SPORTS & RECREATIONS :
Cricket, Hockey and Rugby. Aussie Rules, are popular sports in Australia. With more than 120 national and thousands of local, regional and state sporting organisations, it's estimated that six-and-a-half million people in Australia are registered sport participants.
POPULATION :
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre. It has population of 20 million only.
