🇦🇺 Australia: The Island Continent, Unique Wildlife, and Economic Powerhouse
Overview: Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia , is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area and the largest country in Oceania . Known for its unique wildlife, vast outback, stunning coastlines, and major mineral wealth, Australia is a highly developed country with a high standard of living. Feature Information Official Name Commonwealth of Australia Capital Canberra Largest City Sydney Area Approx. 7.7 million sq. km Population Over 27 Million Head of State Monarch (represented by Governor-General) Head of Government Prime Minister UN Membership Date November 1, 1945 (Original Member) Geography and Neighbors Australia is the only country that is also a continent. It is surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Borders and Neighbors: Australia has no land borders. Its nearest neighbors include New Zealand (to...