Brief introduction of Australia, Italy, Vatican and Switzerland

Australia is the sixth largest country in the world, and its land area is half that of the whole western Europe. Australia is not only vast, but also rich in products. It is the most developed country in the southern hemisphere, the fourth largest exporter of agricultural products and the largest exporter of various minerals in the world. Australia is an immigrant country and pursues multiculturalism. One fifth of the residents were born in countries and regions outside Australia. Australia is also a sports power and a perennial host country of many sports events around the world.

English name: Commonwealth of Australia

English name: Commonwealth of Australia

Abbreviation: Australia

Mainland: Oceania

Capital: Canberra

Major cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane

National Day:1788 65438+1October 26th.

National anthem: "Australia, Forward"

Country code: Australia

Official language: English

Currency: Australian dollar

Time zone: Dongba-Dongshi time zone (* * * III)

Political system: federalism

State leaders: Queen Elizabeth II, Governor Quentin Bryce and Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

Population: 22.5 million (June 20 1 1)

Main ethnic groups: Celtic, Germanic (British descent)

Main religions: Anglican Church, Roman Catholicism.

Land area: 7.692 million square kilometers

Gross domestic product: US$ 773 billion (2007)

Per capita GDP: US$ 37,300 (2007)

International area code: +6 1

International domain abbreviation:. Arbitrary Unit

Road traffic: Driving on the left visa difficulty: generally the best tourist season: 65438+ every year10-February is the best. During this period, the temperature is suitable, which is most suitable for playing.

Dress suggestion

1. In tropical Australia, you can wear thin clothes all year round, but you should take a sweater or coat with you to prevent it from getting cold at night.

2. Wear sweaters, jackets, thin coats or warm clothes in winter (June-August).

Australians usually wear simple clothes, but in business meetings, theaters, restaurants and other special occasions, it is best for men to wear coats, ties or suits, while women need to wear more solemn clothes. Many times, try to wear comfortable and light clothes.

Tips for seaside travel

1. When watching fish in the coral area of the Great Barrier Reef, wear a sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion, and prepare sandals to protect your feet.

2. When going to the seaside, remember to bring a sun hat and sunglasses, and try to choose a sunscreen that can be waterproof.

Plug prompt

Most of the sockets in Australia are three-hole flat heads. Although three hole socket in China can be used normally in Australia, the local standard voltage is 240 volts, which is different from that in China. Therefore, for the service life of electrical appliances, it is recommended to use plug converters.

driving safety

Australia's road system is the Commonwealth system, with vehicles driving on the left and steering wheel on the right. When crossing the road, you must look to the right first, then to the left. When the light is green ahead, make sure that there are no cars turning right or left. Pedestrians with white lines cross the passage and pass through the customs. Be safe.

No?Smoking?

Smoking is prohibited in some public places in Australia, such as all domestic airlines, airport indoor spaces, gas stations, restaurants, buses, tourist buses, cinemas and other places. At present, Queensland, Australia (Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns are all in Queensland) has implemented a permanent smoking ban, and smoking in no-smoking areas will be punished. Addicts must pay attention.

Tipping habit

Australia's service industry does not force tipping, and there are no hard and fast rules, but in some cases, tipping should be appropriate:

1, private order meals, if the service is satisfactory, the tipping standard accounts for 10% of the consumption (the restaurant waiter is a low-paid worker).

2. Tip the porter, usually one piece of luggage 1 Australian dollar.

3. As a tip for the room cleaner, you can put about 2 Australian dollars on the pillow.

4. If you travel with a group, each tourist will bear 6 Australian dollars as the tip of the tour guide driver every day.

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Italy is located in the south of Europe, which is mainly composed of the boot-shaped Apennine Peninsula and two large islands in the Mediterranean, Sicily and Sardinia. Italy borders France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia in the northern Alps. Its territory is surrounded by two pocket countries, San Marino and Vatican. The whole country is divided into 20 administrative regions, *** 103 provinces and 8088 cities (towns). Rome, the capital. Its service industry, tourism and foreign trade are particularly developed. The economic gap between major regions in China is large, and the gap between north and south is obvious. Italy is called a beautiful country because of its beautiful natural scenery and numerous human cultural heritages. Italy is one of the highly developed countries in the world and one of the founding members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. Suggested visit time: 6th, location: located in southern Europe, the best tourist season:

May to 10 is the best time to travel. Italy is suitable for tourism all year round, with May to 10 as the peak season and April to June as the best season.