Australia
Australia and New Zealand, Oceania
Australia is a country in Australia and New Zealand, Oceania. With a population of 27,536,874 and an area of 7,692,024 km², the capital city is Canberra. It is among the 100 most populous countries globally and #7 by land area. The official language is English. The national currency is the Australian dollar ($ AUD).
Quick Facts
Travel & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in Australia.
Geography
Australia is located in Australia and New Zealand at coordinates 27.00°S, 133.00°E. It has no land borders. Total land area: 7,692,024 km² (2,969,906 mi²). Population density: 4 people per km². The highest point is Mawson Peak at 2,745 m.
2,745 m
2,530 km
Speed Limits
General road speed limits in Australia are 50 km/h in urban areas, 100 km/h on rural roads.
General speed limits. Local exceptions may apply. Source: Wikidata.
Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Australia, including Melbourne Cricket Ground with a capacity of 100,024 seats.
100,024 seats
Safety
Australia has a safety index of 97 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.
Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.
Cities in Australia
Frequently Asked Questions about Australia
- What is the capital of Australia?
- The capital of Australia is Canberra.
- What is the population of Australia?
- Australia has a population of approximately 27,536,874 people.
- What continent is Australia in?
- Australia is located in Oceania, in the Australia and New Zealand subregion.
- Where is Australia located?
- Australia is located in Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, at coordinates 27.0°S, 133.0°E.
- What currency does Australia use?
- Australia uses the Australian dollar ($ AUD).
- What is the capital and currency of Australia?
- The capital of Australia is Canberra and the currency is the Australian dollar (AUD).
- What language is spoken in Australia?
- The official language of Australia is English.
- What is the area of Australia?
- Australia covers a total area of 7,692,024 km² (2,969,906 square miles).
- How large is Australia in square miles?
- Australia has a total area of approximately 2,969,906 square miles (7,692,024 km²).
- What is the population density of Australia?
- Australia has a population density of approximately 4 people per km².
- Is Australia an independent country?
- Yes, Australia is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- Does Australia have any land borders?
- No, Australia has no land borders.
- Is Australia safe to visit?
- Australia is considered very safe, with a safety index of 97 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
- What is the country calling code for Australia?
- The international calling code for Australia is +61. To call Australia from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +61 and the local number.
- What time zone is Australia in?
- Australia spans 8 time zones: UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30.
- What is the highest point in Australia?
- The highest point in Australia is Mawson Peak at 2,745 m (9,006 ft) above sea level.
- How fast is the internet in Australia?
- The average internet speed in Australia is 122 Mbps, which is considered very fast by global standards.
- What are the speed limits in Australia?
- Speed limits in Australia: 50 km/h in urban areas, 100 km/h on rural roads. Local exceptions may apply.