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Australia (Commonwealth of Australia) |
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The Aborigines from Southeast Asia inhabited Australia 30,000 years ago before the arrival of European settlers. Europeans first made contact with Australia in 1688 when William Dampier, the first English explorer, landed on the northwest coast. However, it wasn't until 1770 when Captain James Cook, also an Englishman, made his voyage to find what had become known as New Holland. His explorations lead Sir Joseph Banks, the President of the Royal Society, to turn this newfound land into a penal colony.
The first ships arrived ashore at Botany Bay on January 26, 1788, which is now the celebrated Australia Day. |
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Australia has a population density of 2 people per 1 square km. Over 85% of the population lives in the city, making Australia one of the most urbanized countries in the world.
Australia has a great education system, with 43 universities, 48 advanced high schools, 200 technological schools (TAFE or CIT) and an Institute of Technology. Australia is a developed urban and rural region. |
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Canberra |
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Standard Time
Like Korea, Australia is ahead of the Western Hemisphere. Despite the enormous size of the land, there is only a 1 hour ~ 30 minute time difference between the regions. The 3 different time zones are listed below.
- Eastern Time Zone (Korean time +1 hour)
New South Wales (Sydney), Queensland (Brisbane, Cairns), Victoria (Melbourne), Tasmania (Hobart), Australian Capital Territory - ACT (Canberra)
- Central Time Zone (Korean time + 30 minutes)
Northern Territory (Darwin), South Australia (Adelaide)
- Western Time Zone (Korean time + 1 hour)
Western Australia (Perth)
Daylight Savings Time
Daylight savings time (1 hour ahead) occurs from October through Mach in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Canberra (ACT) |
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There are over 19,000,000 people who reside in Australia. The majority of Australians born overseas came from the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Caucasians make up 92% of the population; Aboriginals make up 2%; and Asians make up 1.3%. |
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English
Australians also speak more than 100 world languages and nearly 200 Indigenous languages, as well as Aussie English that may not be familiar to the traveler's ear at first. About 15% speak languages other than English. Italian, Chinese, Greek, Arabic and Vietnamese are the top five. |
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Christians make up 74% of the population, then Roman Catholics 27.3%, Anglicans 23.9%, and Protestant denominations 22.8%. Other religions, such as Muslim, Buddhism, and Judaism, make up 3.5% of the population. |
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Geography
The Australian landscape is very unique. It has massive stony and sandy deserts in the west and the center, and wide highlands and plains nearby the narrow coastal hills to the east. Steep cliffs of the Blue Mountains back the coastal areas west of Sydney, which feature open sandy beaches and vegetation. To the north, tall, eroded volcanic caps of the Glasshouse Mountains back Brisbane, and flat plains cover the southern coast of Adelaide. About 70% of the country is dry, with 1/3 of the continent being a desert (11 deserts make up 20% of the mainland), unsuitable for settlement.
Climate
Australia has wide range of climates from wet and humid tropical conditions in the far north, through warm on the central east and west coasts, to cooler conditions in the southern coasts. All parts of Australia enjoy warm summers and relatively mild winters, and it very rarely snows. The annual rainfall is distributed unevenly around the continent and varies year by year. The seasons are opposite in comparison to Korea:
- Spring: September ~ November
- Summer: December ~ February
- Fall: March ~ May
- Winter: June ~ August
Wardrobe Tips
Temperatures vary quite a bit in the spring and fall, so it is wise to pack a cardigan or a jumper to wear at night. In the winter, a sweater or a coat is recommended for the chilly evenings. In the summer, wear light clothing, such as T-shirts and shorts, and be sure to pack a swimsuit, hats, and sunglasses for your fun-filled days at the beach. |
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Currency
The main units of currency in Australia are dollars and cents. Bills come in denominations of A$5 - A$10 - A$20 - A$50 - A$100. Coins come in denominations of 5 cent - 10 cent - 25 cent - 50 cent - 1 dollar and 2 dollar
Exchange Rates
Australian Dollar ($) = Approximately 788.21 Wons (as of September 2005) |
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Voltage: 220 ~ 240V / 50Hz |
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Tipping is not required in Australia, but people often tip A$1 to hotel bell hops or taxi drivers that helped out with a heavy load of luggage. Also, a 10% ~ 15% tip is occasionally left at expensive restaurants for good service. |
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Smoking
Not only are cigarettes extremely expensive, smoking is prohibited in most public places in Australia. Even in areas where smoking is permitted, you must make sure it is okay with the person next to you by asking, "May I smoke?" |
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| Important Contact Information |
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Korean Embassy in Australia
Address: 113 Empire Circuit, Yarralumal A.C.T. 2600, Australia
Phone: 2-6270-4100 |
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