Australia
Location: South Pacific Ocean
Area: 2,966,200 square miles
Population: 17,800,000
Government: Democratic, federal state system. Parliamentary
government with
the Queen of England as the sovereign, an elected Prime
Minister, and a
parliament
Largest cities: Canberra (capital), Sydney, Melbourne,
Brisbane, Adelaide,
Perth
Languages: English, aboriginal languages
Ethnic groups: European 95%, Asian 4%, Aborigine 1.5%
Religions: Anglican, Roman Catholic, other Protestant
Chief industries: Machinery, steel, textiles, chemicals, motor
vehicles
Chief crops: Wheat, barley, oats, corn, cattle, wool, meat,
sugar, fruits,
vegetables
Minerals: Gold, iron, bauxite, zinc, oil, uranium, coal, lead,
nickel, tin,
tungsten
Leading exports: Wool and other agricultural products, ores,
coal
Leading imports: Machinery, consumer goods
Monetary unit: Australian dollar
