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CommonwealthOfAustralia.org
from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia is a country in the
southern hemisphere comprising the mainland of the
world's smallest continent, the major island of
Tasmania and a number of other islands in the Southern,
Indian and Pacific Oceans. The neighbouring countries
are Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea to the
north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia
to the north-east, and New Zealand to the south-east.
The Australian mainland has been inhabited for more
than 42,000 years by Indigenous Australians. After
sporadic visits by fishermen from the north and by
European explorers and merchants starting in the 17th
century, the eastern half of Australia was claimed by
the British in 1770 and initially settled through
penal transportation as part of the colony of New South
Wales on 26 January 1788. As the population grew and
new areas were explored, another five largely
self-governing Crown Colonies were established during
the 19th century.
On 1 January 1901, the six colonies became a federation,
and the Commonwealth of Australia was formed. Since
federation, Australia has maintained a stable liberal
democratic political system and remains a Commonwealth
Realm. The capital city is Canberra, located in the
Australian Capital Territory. The population is 21
million, and is concentrated in the mainland state
capitals of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and
Adelaide.
Thanks,
Frank
CommonwealthOfAustralia.org
from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia is a country in the
southern hemisphere comprising the mainland of the
world's smallest continent, the major island of
Tasmania and a number of other islands in the Southern,
Indian and Pacific Oceans. The neighbouring countries
are Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea to the
north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia
to the north-east, and New Zealand to the south-east.
The Australian mainland has been inhabited for more
than 42,000 years by Indigenous Australians. After
sporadic visits by fishermen from the north and by
European explorers and merchants starting in the 17th
century, the eastern half of Australia was claimed by
the British in 1770 and initially settled through
penal transportation as part of the colony of New South
Wales on 26 January 1788. As the population grew and
new areas were explored, another five largely
self-governing Crown Colonies were established during
the 19th century.
On 1 January 1901, the six colonies became a federation,
and the Commonwealth of Australia was formed. Since
federation, Australia has maintained a stable liberal
democratic political system and remains a Commonwealth
Realm. The capital city is Canberra, located in the
Australian Capital Territory. The population is 21
million, and is concentrated in the mainland state
capitals of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and
Adelaide.
Thanks,
Frank
