Geography
Australia is in Australia and New Zealand, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are -27, 133; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Oceania
Australia
Australia is a country in Australia and New Zealand. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Canberra
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Population
- 27.5 million
- Area
- 7,692,024 km²
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Internet TLD
- .au
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30
Australia map preview: -27.00, 133.00
People and Culture
Australia uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Australia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Australia is recorded with the official name Commonwealth of Australia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Canberra
- Australia and New Zealand cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Canberra
- Time zone data: UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Australia is grouped under Oceania.
- Australia has a listed area of 7,692,024 km².
- Australia is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Australia
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.
What continent is Australia in?
Australia is in Oceania.
What currency does Australia use?
Australia uses the Australian dollar.
What language is spoken in Australia?
English is listed for Australia in this database.