| |  | | | Australia | Latitude: -35.28333 S Longitude: 149.2167 E Capital: Canberra | | | | | | | | Travel in Australia A total of 265 members have visited 1005 locations in Australia. Together they have written 2009 travel stories and uploaded 17537 pictures from Australia. Last visit in Australia was made 2009-08-29 by NO2NDHOME who was in Ayers Rock National Park. Have you been to Australia? Click here to join and share your pictures and stories. |
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Short introduction to Australia
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: World Factbook |
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Travel stories from Australia  | Rain Rain Go Away, Come Back Another Day | | I had been told growing up rain was a sign of good things to come. I do love summer rain, sun showers, thunder storms, and the smell of rain. However, when planning a hike or a trip to Australia’s big... |
| | | |  | Mojo Surf Camp | | I began my journey up the east coast from Sydney to Cairns with 2 days at Spot X Surf Camp just south of Byron Bay.
I spent a couple of days surfing almost continuously, and getting lessons from an... |
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Selected links to recommended web sites with information about Australia
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