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| Independence Year : 1901 Population : 18886000 Life Expectancy : 79.8 Capital : 135 GNP : 351182.00 GNP Old : 392911.00 Local Name : Australia Government Form :Constitutional Monarchy, Federation Location : Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and theSouth Pacific Ocean Terrain : Varied, but generally low-lying Climate : Relatively dry, ranging from temperate in the south to tropical in the north Ethnic Group : European 92%, Asian 6%, Aboriginal 2% Religions : Anglican 20%, Roman Catholic 26%, other Christian 21%, other non-Christian 5%, no religion 15% Official Website :www.australia.gov.au/ | 
Genral Information - Australia
Background
Australia became a commonwealth of the British Empire in 1901. It was able to take advantage of its natural resources to rapidly develop its agricultural and manufacturing industries and to make a major contribution to the British effort in World Wars I and II. Long-term concerns include pollution, particularly depletion of the ozone layer, and management and conservation of coastal areas, especially the Great Barrier Reef. A referendum to change Australia's status, from a commonwealth headed by the British monarch to an independent republic, was defeated in 1999. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) |
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