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| Population
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| 18 -19
million
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| Language
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| English |
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| Country Code
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61
AREA: Adelaide(8), Brisbane(7),
Canberra(2), Darwin(8), Hobart(3), Melbourne(3), Perth(8), Sydney(2) |
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| Currency
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Aussie Dollars
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CURRENCY
CONVERTER to
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| Climate |
Four Seasons, Summer around December and Winter around
June
use our
Travel Tips/Tools for the CURRENT
CLIMATE
there! |
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| What is an ETA? |
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Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is an electronically stored
authority to travel to Australia for a short stay.
+ It
removes the need for a visa label or stamp in a passport.
If you are granted an ETA, you will not have any evidence placed in your
passport. The record of your authority to travel is stored electronically on a
computer system operated by Australian Immigration. Airlines & travel agents
have access to this
system to confirm that you can enter Australia.
+ It is
available through participating airlines & travel agents.
You may arrange your visit to Australia and apply for an ETA at the same time,
simply by asking the agent for an ETA.
+ ETAs
can normally be obtained in a matter of seconds.
+ It enables
passengers to be processed more quickly on arrival in Australia.
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| Who can get an ETA? |
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You can get & enter Australia on an ETA if you meet the following
conditions:
+ You hold a passport approved for ETA
+ Your visit to Australia is for:
- tourism
- visiting relatives
- business meetings, or
- a convention or conference
+ You will not work in Australia
+ You will not stay in Australia for more than 3 months
+ You are in good health & have no criminal convictions
+ You use the ETA within 12 months, or before the expiry date of your current
passport
If you do not meet these requirements, please contact the nearest Australian
diplomatic office for advice on appropriate types of visa.
For further information, contact your nearest Australian diplomatic office
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Introduction
Australia the smallest,
flattest and driest continent and one of the largest countries on Earth,
lying between the Pacific and Indian oceans in the Southern Hemisphere.
40% of the land masses lies in the tropics, one - third is desert and one
- third is marginal grazing. The
Great Barrier Reef is the largest known coral formation in the world. It
extends some 2,010 km (some 1,250 mi) along the eastern coast of
Queensland from Cape York in the north to Bundaberg in the south. The
chain of reefs forms a natural breakwater for the passage of ships along
the coast.
Most Australians are of British and Irish
ancestry and the majority of the country lives in urban areas. 6% are
Asians and 1.5% are Aborigines. English
is the official language of Australia. Aboriginal and other minority
languages are spoken in ethnic communities. There is no state religion in Australia.
The largest churches are the Anglican and Roman Catholic.
Australia is highly industrialized, and
manufactured goods account for most of the gross domestic product. Its
chief industries include mining, food processing, and the manufacture of
industrial and transportation equipment, chemicals, iron and steel,
textiles, machinery, and motor vehicles. Australia has valuable mineral
resources, including coal, iron, bauxite, copper, tin, lead, zinc, and
uranium.
The well-educated population enjoys a high
standard and high degree of self - sufficiency.
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General Information
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| Area : 7,682,000 sq km |
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Capital : Canberra |
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Population : 19 million |
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Language : English, Aboriginal Languages |
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Religion : Anglican (25%), Roman Catholic (26%), Protestant (18%) |
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Major Cities : Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide |
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Currency : The
unit of currency in Australia is the Australian dollar, divided
into 100 cents and coined in 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, and $2, $5,
$10, $20, $50 and $100 pieces. International credit cards and traveller's
cheques are widely accepted in cities. |
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Transportation
Taxi
- Taxi are metered, available in major cities and most towns. Rates vary
for day and night trips Bus - Travel
by coach is cheaper than rail or air, but long distance make this method
of travel tiring. Railway - Indian
Pacific, the main Trans - Continental Service, operates between Sydney and
Perth |
Communications
Local calls from public pay phones cost 30
cents. Most public phones have direct long distance and overseas dialing.
Telex, fax and other services are available at post offices. Post offices
operate from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
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 Economy
Major Export: Cereal, meet, wool, diamonds,
alumina, coal, iron, refined zinc ores and mineral sands.
Major Import: Transport equipment,
machinery, petroleum, petrochemical products and computer.
Major Trading Partners: New Zealand ,
Japan, US, EU Countries, ASEAN and South Korea.
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Business Hours
Government and most business offices
operates from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
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Banks
Local banks include Australia New Zealand
Bank (ANZ), National Australia Bank, Commonwealth Bank and Westpac. Banks
open from 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9.30am - 5.00pm on
Friday.
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Health
Good hospitals and medical facilities are
available in major cities and towns. Visitors may bring in up to a month's
supply of prescribed medications. Tap water is safe to drink except in
remote area
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 Climate
The northern coastal area enjoys tropical
weather with the heaviest rainfall in summer. Southern cities enjoy
temperate climate
The four seasons are:
Spring - September to November
Summer - December to February
Autumn - March to May
Winter - June to August
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Visas
Every nationality except
New Zealanders need visas. Tourists visas cost US$22 and are generally
valid for six months. Visas for less than three months are free.
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Eating Out
The cities have a good variety of
restaurants. International cuisine is becoming more common. Lamb, beef and
fish are inexpensive. Seafood is ample.
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What to wear
Casual clothes are suitable. For business and formal social events,
suits are worn.
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 For Further Information
Australian Tourist Commision
Level 4, 80 William Street
Woolloomooloo
Sydnet NSW 2011
New South Wales
Australia
Tel : (61) 2-9360 1111
Fax : (61) 2-9331 2538
State Chamber of Commerce
Level 12
83 Clarence Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Tel : (61) 2-9350 8100
Fax : (61) 2-9350 8199
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Acci House . 4th Floor,
55 Exhibition St.
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
Tel : (61) 3-9289 5289
Fax : (61) 3-9289 5250
Email : melb@acci.asn.au
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