Frequently Asked Questions on Australia | Australia's Country Information
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What is the common name use by people around the world for the country?
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The common name used is Australia.
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What is the official name of Australia?
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The official name of the country is Commonwealth of Australia.
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What is the capital of Australia?
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The capital of Australia is Canberra.
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What is the government type in Australia?
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Australia is a Democratic, federal-state system recognising the British monarch as sovereign.
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What is the currency used in Australia?
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The currency used in Australia is Australian dollar.
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What is/are the official language in Australia?
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Official languages in Australia are English.
Commonly used languages in Australia are English, native languages.
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How is the climate like in Australia?
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The climate of Australia is Generally arid to semi-arid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north.
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What time zone is/are Australia in?
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There are three time zones: Eastern Standard Time is UTC plus 10 hours, Central Time is UTC plus 9.5 hours and Western Time UTC plus eight hours..
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What are the races of the people in Australia?
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In Australia, you can find Caucasian 92%, Asian 7%, aboriginal and other 1%..
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What are the religions found in Australia?
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You can find Anglican 26,1%, Roman Catholic 26%, other Christian 24.3%, non-Christian 11% in Australia.
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How big is the population in Australia? What about the literacy level in Australia?
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There are about 18.9mil people in in Australia, with about 86% living in Urban areas. She has a literacy level of about 99.5% .
(Estimated figures and may not reflect the latest official figures)
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What is the VISA requirements if I wish to visit Australia?
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Every nationality except New Zealanders need visas.
Tourists visas cost US$22 and are generally valid for six months.
Visas for less than three months are free. for your visit to Australia.
(Please check official sources for latest information on visa requirements)
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Is immunisation required for my visit to Australia?
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You should have immuisation against Sunburn, spider bites, snake bites. for your visit to Australia.
(Please check with your local health care practitioner for the latest health care advice)
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What is the power supply in Australia like?
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The power supply in Australia is 220-240V.
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What is the weights and measures system adopted in Australia?
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Australia adopts the Metric system.
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Should I bring a lot of cash for my visit to Australia? Are credit cards accepted in Australia? What about the tipping practices?
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Travellers cheques generally get a better rate than cash.. Credit cards are widely accepted.
ATMs all over the country accept credit and Cirrus cards.. Tipping is not compulsory.
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Disclaimer:
Information provided above are provided as it is. While efforts have been made to ensure information reflected above are accurate, we do not
guarantee the accuracy of the data above. Please refer to the country's official guide if you wish to have the latest and most up to date
information on Australia.
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