The flag of Australia has a dark blue field. It features the flag of the United Kingdom — the Union Jack — in the canton, beneath which is a large white seven-pointed star. A representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of one small five-pointed and four larger seven-pointed white stars, is situated on the fly side of the field.

Australia

Commonwealth of Australia

People: Australian

🏛️CapitalCanberra
💰CurrencyAustralian dollar ($)
🗣️LanguageEnglish
📞Dialling Code+61
🌍RegionAustralia and New Zealand
👥Population27,536,874

Australia is the only country that is also a continent, known for the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback and its unique wildlife. Australia is located in Australia and New Zealand and has a population of around 27.5 million. Its capital city is Canberra, and the most widely spoken official language is English. As an island nation, Australia has no land borders.

Australia — key facts at a glance

Official NameCommonwealth of Australia
Capital CityCanberra
ContinentOceania
RegionAustralia and New Zealand
Population27,536,874
Area7,692,024 km²
CurrencyAustralian dollar (AUD) $
Official LanguageEnglish
Dialling Code+61
Internet TLD.au
TimezonesUTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30
Drives on theLeft side
Emergency Number000 (or 112 from mobiles)
ISO CodeAU / AUS
BordersIsland nation / no land borders

Travelling to Australia?

Driving side: Left
Emergency number: 000 (or 112 from mobiles)
Calling from abroad: +61 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Australia

What is the capital of Australia?

The capital of Australia is Canberra.

What currency does Australia use?

Australia uses the Australian dollar (AUD, symbol: $).

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language of Australia is English.

What is the dialling code for Australia?

The international dialling code for Australia is +61.

What side of the road does Australia drive on?

Australia drives on the left-hand side of the road.

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