Australia, or the Commonwealth of Australia, as it is officially called, is situated on the island continent. It also occupies the Island of Tasmania and some minor islands round the coast of the continent.
It is a highly developed industrial-agrarian country. Its area is about 8 million km2. It is the only state in the world that occupies the territory of a whole continent.
The capital of Australia is Canberra, which became the capital only in 1927.
From 1787 to 1867 Australia was a place where criminals were sent from Britain. That is why the official language of Australia is English.
Almost one half of Australian territory is occupied by deserts and semideserts. For quite a long period of time it was thought to be useless for economic development. But it is rich in coal, iron ore, bauxites, uranium, lead and many other mineral resources.
For almost a century the production and export of sheep wool was the basis of the economy of the country. Now the most important industries are oil, chemical, ore mining, radioelectronics, and food industry. The country exports agricultural products and raw materials.
As for the nature, the commonest trees of Australia are the eucalyptus and the Australian acacia or mimosa, the national emblem of the country. Such unusual animals as a kangaroo or a koala-bear originate from Australia.
Australia is one of the most unusual and exotic countries of the world. A significant feature of modern Australian society is the representation of a lot of cultures drawn from many lands by its people.
<span>Historically part of the British Empire and now a member of a Commonwealth of Nations, it is a relatively prosperous and independent nation.
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How could he do this if you don't need it?
she could sleep all day.
you couldn't work for a long time
if you worked hard you could win
he could swim better than anyone when he was child
Многие из них имеют интересные жизненные истории.
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1. An earthquake is always a terrible tragedy: hundreds and thousands of people die. In addition, it causes many destruction.
2. "What are you shaking with laughter?" - "Better to laugh than to cry".
3. "Shake hands with each other, I hope that you will become friends now, will not you, Jack?" "Of course, I will not hurt a fly."
4. "Before each exam I tremble like a leaf." "Do not take it so seriously." There will still be many exams in my life. "
