Australia
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 largest country in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country by total area. The neighbouring countries are Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and East Timor to the north; the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-east. The population of 25 million is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated on the eastern seaboard. Australia's capital is Canberra, and its largest city is Sydney. The country's other major metropolitan areas are Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
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| Population:Density | 3.3/km (8.5/sq mi) (236th)
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| GDP:Per capita | $53,825 (10th)
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- Melbourne was the first capital of Australia.
- 95% of opal stones primarily come from Australia.
- Australia is one of the lowest and flattest countries in the world.
- The boomerang is a popular Australian icon.
- Australia celebrates Anzac Day on 25th April.
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