Australia

Australia/Oceania
Canberra

Population

27.49M

Area

7,741,220 km²

GDP

$1.75T

GDP Per Capita

$60,100

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Region

Australia/Oceania

Capital

Canberra

ISO 3166

au

Government Type

N/A

Language

English 72%, Mandarin 2.7%, Arabic 1.4%, Learn more

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About Australia

Australia is a continent and country located in Oceania between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean, covering an area of approximately 7.74 million square kilometers. As of 2025, Australia has a population of over 27.49 million, with English as the primary language alongside Mandarin, Arabic, and Vietnamese. The country features mostly low plateau with deserts, fertile plains in the southeast, and a climate ranging from arid to semiarid with temperate conditions in the south and east. Canberra serves as the capital.

Australia has a highly developed economy driven by mining, financial services, healthcare, education, and tourism, while agricultural production focuses on wheat, barley, and livestock. The population enjoys excellent healthcare with a life expectancy of 83.1 years, one of the highest globally, and high urbanization at 86.6%. Australia continues to be a major player in the Asia-Pacific region, with strong economic ties to China, Japan, and other regional partners, supported by its rich natural resources and skilled workforce.

Geography & Environment

Geographic Location

Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean

Geographic Coordinate

27 00 S, 133 00 E

Geographic Area

7,741,220 km²

Climate

generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north

Terrain

mostly low plateau with deserts; fertile plain in southeast

Natural Hazards

population is primarily located on the periphery, with the highest concentration of people residing in the east and southeast; a secondary population center is located in and around Perth in the west; of the states and territories, New South Wales has, by far, the largest population; the interior, or "outback," has a very sparse population

Natural Resources

N/A

Geography Note

N/A

People & Society

Ave. Life Expentancy at Birth

83.1 years

Urbanization

86.60%

Population Growth Rate

1.59% (2025 est.)

Literacy Rate

N/A

Health Expendeture

10.5% of GDP (2021)

Education Expenditure

N/A

Languages

English 72%, Mandarin 2.7%, Arabic 1.4%, Vietnamese 1.3%, Cantonese 1.2%, other 15.7%, unspecified 5.7% (2021 est.)

Religions

Roman Catholic 20%, Protestant 18.1% (Anglican 9.8%, Uniting Church 2.6%, Presbyterian and Reformed 1.6%, Baptist 1.4%, Pentecostal 1%, other Protestant 1.7%), other Christian 3.5%, Muslim 3.2%, Hindu 2.7%, Buddhist 2.4%, Orthodox 2.3% (Eastern Orthodox 2.1%, Oriental Orthodox 0.2%), other 2.1%, none 38.4%, unspecified 7.3% (2021 est.)

Government

Country Name

conventional long form: Commonwealth of Australia
conventional short form: Australia
etymology: the name Australia derives from the Latin australis meaning "southern;" the Australian landmass was long referred to as "Terra Australis," or the Southern Land

Economy

Economic Overview

high-income and globally integrated economy; strong mining, manufacturing, and service sectors driving slow but steady growth; net exporter, driven by commodities to East Asian trade partners; weak productivity and aging population straining labor force participation

GDP Per Capita

$60,100

Unemployment Rate

5.6% (2025 est.)

Population Below Poverty Line

N/A

Industries

mining, industrial and transportation equipment, food processing, chemicals, steel

Agricultural Products

wheat, sugarcane, barley, rapeseed, milk, cotton, sorghum, beef, lentils, grapes (2023)

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