Australia Facts

Australia Facts is one of the sections that provides answers to frequently asked questions about Australia.

If you are in a hurry use this page that summarizes all the facts and numbers in point form:

Looking for something more light hearted? You might like this:

But if you plan to visit us you probably want to know a bit more. Here is a guide to more detailed information on the most requested Australia facts:

Population of Australia

Find out how many people live in Australia, who they are, where they come from, and how the Australian population is distributed.
Climate in Australia

It happens every year in August: I get emails from friends in Europe and North America who tell me how hot it is there, and laugh about me shivering since it's winter in Australia. People, I live in the tropics!

Important for everybody who plans to travel in Australia: There is more than one Australian climate. I also explain this on the page about the best time to visit Outback Australia.

For those interested in visiting the tropical regions I have an overview of the pros and cons of different tropical seasons on the page about the northern Australian climate in the section about Kakadu National Park.

You will find even more detail in the month by month account of A year in the Kimberley: climate and temperatures.
Australian Language

We are supposed to speak British English. But if you want to mix with us locals you better learn some Aussie lingo!
Australian Money

Here you can read about the Australian currency and about how to access your travel funds. You will also find a handy Australian currency converter.
Time in Australia

What is the time in Australia? Depends where you are in Australia...

On that page you can find clocks showing the current time for all major Austraslian cities, what time zone they are located in, and when daylight savings starts and ends.
Life in Australia

The Australian way of life. Find out what makes our Australian lifestyle so enviable.
Australian Food

We do have McDonalds and Burger King! But that's probably not what you wanted to know. Read about popular Australian foods, and unusual Australian foods.

And last but not least, considered by many to be the most important of the Australia facts:

Australian Beer

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