In this remarkable land, nature is truly unique—as are the animals that inhabit this vast island—making it necessary to establish numerous protected areas to preserve its extraordinary biodiversity.
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The most populous city in Australia is Sydney, but the capital is Canberra; other major cities include Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
The coastlines are spectacular, especially in the north: ever-changing landscapes, ideal spots for surfing, and the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef waiting to be explored.
Australia offers exciting travel experiences that are always new and unforgettable.
Australia at a Glance
- Country: Australia
- Area: 7,686,850 km²
- Capital: Canberra
- Population: 21 million inhabitants
- Language: English
- Religion: Catholicism and Anglicanism
- Form of government: Constitutional Monarchy
- Main cities: Canberra, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Newcastle, Gold Coast-Tweed, Darwin
Useful Information about Australia
- Currency: Australian Dollar (1 euro = 1.67 AUD)
- International dialing code: +61
- International vehicle code: AUS
- Driving side: Left
- Entry documents: ID Card or Passport
- Vaccinations required: None
- Electricity: 240/250 volts, 50Hz
- Measurement system: Metric
- Time zone: +7 or +9 hours from Italy, depending on the region; country is divided into 3 time zones
- Fixed public holidays: January 1: New Year’s Day; January 26: Australia Day (national holiday); March-April: Good Friday; March-April: Easter; March-April: Easter Monday; April 25: Anzac Day; first Monday after June 9: Queen’s Birthday (except Western Australia); December 25: Christmas; December 26: Boxing Day (except South Australia)
- Climate: Varies greatly by region; seasons are reversed compared to the Northern Hemisphere: summer officially starts in December, winter in June. The south has a climate similar to Italy, with hot summers and cool winters. The north has only two seasons: dry and wet—both very warm (20–45°C), but during the wet, humidity exceeds 85%
- Average temperatures: The average annual temperature across the continent in winter is about 25°C; in summer about 10°C
- Transport: National airline: Qantas and budget carrier Virgin Blue; almost all major airlines operate flights to and from Australia, including Emirates, Alitalia, etc. By sea, many cruise lines offer trips to Australia: P&O, Cunard Lines, etc.
- Airports: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Cairns, and Hobart—all major international airports
