It was in the year 1770 when
Captain James Cook landed at the Botany Bay,
Australia found its place on the world map. Prior to this discovery,the
“aboriginals” who are supposed to belong to one of the oldest civilizations inhabited this vast area of landmass comprising of rocky and steep mountains, sprawling valleys, lush green plains and the most extensive coastline as the country is surrounded by seas.
Today
Australia is a
federation of six states and two territories, each having a parliament of its own. It became united on 1 st January 1901.
The unique position of
Australia in the
southern hemisphere and its close proximity to the sea has rendered a distinct climatic conditions to the country. Throughout the year it enjoys a mild temperate climate making it a healthy place and attractive to the tourists.
Australia boasts of rich and varied vegetation. It possesses some of the rarest varieties of flowers.
Australia has rich reserves of huge mineral deposits contributing to the prosperity of the country. The country is the highest producer of
Opal and
Black Opal. The Australian wildlife is thriving with numerous rare animals and birds. The birds like
Kookaburra and Kingfisher are quite common.
Kangaroo is the most abundant animal and is also the national animal of the country.
Australia is often referred as the “
Land of the Kangaroos. '
Originally dominated by the English Speaking people,
Australia is slowly becoming a land of the
immigrants . Although
English is the official language, the Australians speak in a version of their own, difficult for the tourists to understand at first. The currency of Australia is
Australian Dollar.
The Australians are sports loving persons and as a nation Australia is famous for some games like
Cricket, Hockey and Badminton .
Swimming is their common love. The country attracts visitors to its natural wonders like
Great Barrier Reef and
Fraser Island among many others.
Sydney Harbor Bridge and
Opera House are other places of tourist interest.
