I need help finding information on Australia.?

Question

If you find anything would you include the website were you found it.Please

Answer 1

This one is good if you are thinking about moving here. It has links to everything. How we live, what to expect, jobs, immigration etc.

Answer 2

As an Australian, I believe that Australia has alot to offer tourists.

I hope this is what you are after

Here are some good points to persuade you to visit Australia

1.Natural beauty - Australia's landscape is highly diverse, encompassing dry Outback, the high plateaus of the Great Dividing Range, the lush woods of Tasmania, the rainforest and coral reefs of the tropical north and almost 18,000km (11,000 miles) of coastline. The Great Dividing Range forms a spine down eastern Australia, from Queensland to Victoria, separating the fertile coastal strip from the dry and dusty interior.

When visiting Australia, you have to go to the Great Barrier Reef, it is truly a natural beauty.

2. Appealling climate - Australian seasons are the opposite to the Northern Hemisphere, summer starts in December, autumn in March, winter in June and spring in September.

Due to its size, geographical location and the lack of extensive high mountain ranges, Australia has a wide range of climates with generally no extremes.

The average maximum temperature is 25.5C (77.3F) and the average minimum temperature is 15.7C (60.2F). This, along with the fact Australia is the driest continent on earth make our land a great all-destination. In our winter you can ski in the southern states one day and be diving in the northern states the next!

3.Unique wildlife - Australia has a unique collection of fauna which is definately worth seeking out. Most are marsupials, such as the emblematic kangaroo and koala. The platypus and echidna are among the few living representatives in the world of mammals that both lay eggs and suckle their young. With just a little effort, visitors can also see Australian native animals in the wild. Beyond the cities, in rural and outback Australia, it's not unusual to see mobs of kangaroo grazing in the late afternoon sun and see the flightless emu going about its business.

The dingo, brought to Australia by the Aborigines, is considered the country's native dog. You can also see fairy penguins at Phillip Island, Victoria

4. We also live in a land rich in Multiculturalism - Australia is a multicultural country and as such offers every type of cuisine. To accompany the fine cuisine Australia also boasts a range of wineries, producing some of the best in the world.

Visit tiny, boutique wineries or taste the wide selection made by some of Australia’s largest wine producers. Take a tour, meet the winemaker and purchase your favourite wine by the bottle or the case from the cellar door. Australia is now the world’s eleventh largest wine producer. All the major wine growing areas are located in the southern half of the continent, and most are within a hundred kilometres of the coast. The finest Australian wines are among the best in the world – a judgement that is consistently reinforced at international wine shows.

Australian food Australia began to develop its own cuisine in the 1970s. Creative chefs use local ingredients, blended with the flavours of Europe, Asia and the Middle East, to make dishes with a truly Australian identity. Each area of Australia produces its own specialty, you can sample rock oysters, beef and lamb from New South Wales, olive oil from South Australia, and salmon from Tasmania, dairy produce from Victoria, exotic fruit from Queensland and cheese from Western Australia.

Sydney is well known for its seafood including Balmain Bugs (a small local freshwater lobster creature), Crayfish from Tasmania, Barramundi (large white meaty fish) and John Dory (smaller white fish). There are also specialties from other areas such as Queensland Mud Crab, and Coral Trout from the Great Barrier Reef, and Ocean Salmon and Trout.

Other specialties include pavlova (a meringue, cream and fruit dessert), lamingtons (sponge cakes doused in chocolate sauce and rolled in coconut), meat pies, and Devonshire teas (cream, scones, jam and tea). Perhaps the most popular way for Australians to cook when entertaining is ‘the Barbie’ or the barbecue. Meat is safe to eat and inexpensive. Vegemite is a peculiarly Australian institution. It is a salty tasting yeast extract and locals believe it is delicious spread lightly on toast. But be warned, it should be used sparingly as the taste is very powerful. Damper is traditional ‘bush tucker’, a type of flat bread originating with the early colonial pioneers and nomadic drovers (Men who made a living off moving herds of cows or flocks of sheep, normally the long distance to town to sell at the markets)

5. Ancient Aboriginal culture - Australia is the world's oldest continent, inhabited for more than 40,000 years by Aborigines. It was settled by the British just over 200 years ago, in 1788, and since then has transformed from a colonial outpost into a nation with a population of more than 20 million. For visitors, its ancient, worn landscape contrasts with the vitality and youthful energy of its inhabitants. It is an ancient culture that is deeply connected to the land. At the heart of the continent is Uluru (named Ayers Rock by the colonial settlers), a monolith of great spiritual significance. This great rock reaches 348 metres tall and measures nine kilometres at its base. Take a guided walk around Uluru or visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre to find out more about the history of the area.

6. Australia is a shopper's delight - There is plenty to accommodate all tastes and budgets, from simple souvenirs and gifts to fine arts and crafts, fabulous gemstones and jewellery, bush-style clothing and designer fashions all with an unmistakable Australian flavour. From exquisite black opal earrings, pearls of extraordinary beauty and lustre, to woollen overcoats and original artworks, Australia offers shopping of every sort for every shopper. Works by Australian craftspeople make wonderful mementoes. Good buys include ceramics, jewellery, textiles, clothing, fashion, accessories, leather goods and items made from native timbers.

In Australia, shopping locations are as varied as the choice of items. Visitors can browse or buy in huge centres packed with hundreds of outlets to small intimate side street boutiques, weekend markets or craft galleries. Markets are a popular bargain hunter's choice and there are many to choose from throughout the country. Specialities items include Aboriginal art, traditional clothing, woodwork and opals.

7. Only in Australia, can you buy the following unique Australian items (You gotta try vegemite on toast and Tim Tam biscuits)

Vegemite

Tim Tam Biscuits

Akubra Bush Hats

Australian Opals

Didgeridoos

Boomerangs

Ugg Boots

Pavlova

Macadamia Nuts

To sum up, Australia is land of rich and rare treasures, a place of truly amazing contrasts and unforgettable experiences. The urban sophistication of its cities is enjoyable yet unpretentious; while its outback is vast and often mysterious. Its endless miles of beaches deliver year-round fun, while the country's quirky wildlife - including its kangaroos and cuddly koalas - never fail to intrigue.

Us Australians are also known as a friendly and open bunch of people, who generally love a chat, and welcome any excuse to party. Say hello, and experience the warmth of an Australian handshake, a cold beer, and an invitation to return.

I hope I have convinced you to visit Australia. It truly is a beautiful country

Source:

http://www.idaustralia.com/id/australia/...

Answer 3

Ever heard of Wikipedia?  Almost every middling sized town in Australia has a Wikipedia entry.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerald%2C_...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queensland

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundaberg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballarat

What about the CIA Factbook?  

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications...

other sites

http://www.stanwell.com/frame.asp?Conten...

http://www.outbackheritage.com.au/

http://www.kalgoorlie.info/

http://www.fremantle.org.au/en/default.h...

http://www.nrw.qld.gov.au/water/gab/

http://www.waverock.com.au/rock.htm

http://www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/public/conte...

Answer 4

The others have it pretty well covered!  I'll just add some sites about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures:

http://images.google.com.au/images?um=1&...

http://indigenousaustralia.frogandtoad.c...

http://www.indigenous.gov.au/

http://www.aboriginalaustralia.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_...

http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/corp_site/key_i...

http://hsc.csu.edu.au/ab_studies/rights/...

That should keep you busy for a while!

Answer 5

This government site has very good links.

Information such as -

Australian Facts & Figures

Immigration

Tourism & Travel

Science & Technology

and much more.

http://australia.gov.au/

You could also find out about Aussie slang at:

http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-sl...

Answer 6

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