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According to topschoolsintheusa.com, Australia is a country located in the Southern Hemisphere of the world, comprising the mainland continent and numerous islands. It covers an area of 7.692 million square kilometers and is home to a population of over 25 million people. The geography of Australia is incredibly diverse, with deserts, tropical rainforests, coastlines, mountains and grasslands all found within its borders. The majority of the country consists of low-lying plains and plateaus which are surrounded by mountain ranges including the Great Dividing Range, Blue Mountains and Snowy Mountains. The educational system in Australia consists of four levels: pre-primary education (ages 3-5), primary school (ages 5-12), secondary school (ages 12-17) and higher education (university level). Pre-primary education is optional but highly encouraged for children aged 3-5. Primary school is free and compulsory for all children aged 5-12, while secondary school is optional but highly encouraged. Upper secondary schools are specialized institutions offering vocational training in fields such as engineering, finance or hospitality management. Higher education consists of universities offering degrees in various disciplines including business administration, computer science, engineering and medicine. Students may also pursue professional studies such as law or medicine at specialized institutes called “faculties”. The Australian government provides financial assistance to students attending university through grants and student loans. It also offers scholarships for students from low-income families or those who demonstrate academic excellence. Additionally, the government provides subsidies to private universities to make higher education accessible to more Australians. To further promote educational development, Australia has established a number of international partnership agreements with other countries including France, Germany and Russia which facilitate student exchange programs and other collaborations between universities around the world. See localcollegeexplorer for Australia History.

Australia Modern History

Australia is a country located in Australasia. With the capital city of Canberra, Australia has a population of 25,499,895 based on a recent census from COUNTRYAAH. Civil coalitions led the country during the 1950s and 1960s. In the early 1970s, the Social Democratic Labor took over. Thereafter, the government continued to switch between the blocks.… Read More »

Entertainment and Attractions in Sydney, Australia

The most photographed attraction in Sydney and all of Australia is the Opera House on the shores of Sydney Harbor. Despite the name, rock and house sounds more often under its quaint roof than opera arias. Opposite across the bay is the Harbor Bridge – the largest single-span arch bridge in the world, which the… Read More »

Major Cities in Australia

Canberra (Australia) According to SIMPLYYELLOWPAGES, Canberra is the capital city. However, unlike European capitals, its capital status was predetermined even before construction began, and the place was chosen on the principle of equidistance from the two main contenders for the title of Australia’s main city – Sydney and Melbourne. Therefore, everything necessary for a city… Read More »

Australia Healthcare and Money

Health care Vaccinations Vaccination needed receipt required yellow fever 1 cholera no Typhoid & Polio no – malaria no – Eat Drink 2 – Overview Medicines brought from Germany must be declared upon arrival. Violators face high fines. There are strict health checks when entering and leaving the country. Anyone entering the country without the… Read More »

Australia Climate and Temperature

Extending from the 10th to the 45th parallel, Australia has a remarkable variety of climates. The Tropic of Capricorn crosses it and 38% of its territory is found within the tropics: but the succession of climate from south to north corresponds to that which would be encountered on a voyage from Paris to the Gulf… Read More »

Australia Economy and Finance 1954

Economic activities. – The industrial structure of the country has changed considerably after the war. In 1954, out of 3,702,022 people employed, 1,027,331 worked in various manufacturing industries, 577,381 in commerce, 493,298 in agriculture, livestock, hunting and fishing, 446,917 were government officials, professionals, etc., 325,062 in the construction and road industries, 335,835 in transport and… Read More »

Eating in Australia

Prototype: English cuisine! Since many English immigrated to Australia, the cuisine of Australia was not so different from the English cuisine for a long time. Only in the 70s of the last century did this change and the menu became more international and diverse. In the meantime you can also get a lot of dishes… Read More »

Australia Children and School

School starts at the age of five! School attendance in Australia begins at the age of five with a pre-school year. Before that, the children attend a kindergarten. The Primary School – this is our elementary school – then goes up to the 6th grade and preschoolers and primary school children learn together. The children… Read More »

Poisonous Animals in Australia

Where do the most poisonous animals in the world live? Australia is also home to the world’s most poisonous animals. But you won’t necessarily meet every animal. Poisonous animals include snakes, spiders, scorpions, ants, snails and also centipedes. Then there are the jellyfish and some fish species. Top 10 Most Poisonous Animals in Australia: Inland… Read More »

Australia Animals and Plants Part 2

Marsupial Marsupials are also called marsupials and are a subclass of mammals. The difference to the so-called “higher mammals” is that they are born as embryos and so would not be viable at all. They then only grow in the mother’s pouch and are nourished by her. There are 320 species of marsupials in total,… Read More »

Australia Animals and Plants Part 1

Why do many plants only grow in Australia? The Australian continent has developed independently for millions of years. The result is a great diversity of flora and fauna. A total of around 22,000 plant species grow in Australia. A large part of it – around 85 percent – is actually only available here. In the… Read More »