Is Australia Australia?

Australia is the name of a continent, and Australia is just a general term for a continent. Australia is not only Australia, but also a continent composed of more than a dozen countries such as Papua Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tonga and New Zealand.

Australian characteristics

1. Many kinds of animals: Australia has rich and diverse local animals, many of which can only be found here. The iconic kangaroo lives only in Australia and is the most recognizable mammal here. Australia's 85.7 million sheep (mostly Merino sheep) produce most of the world's wool every year. In addition, 25.4 million cows make Australia the largest beef exporter in the world.

2. There are many beaches: Australia's coastline stretching nearly 50,000 kilometers covers more than 65,438+/kloc-0,000 beaches, which is the highest in the world. More than 85% of Australians live within 50 kilometers of the coast, which makes the beach an indispensable part of our leisurely lifestyle.

3. There are many immigrants: Australia is a typical immigrant country and is called "national platter" by sociologists. The earliest aborigines in Australia now account for less than 1% of the total population. Immigrants from 120 countries and 140 nationalities came to Australia to make a living and develop.

Australian culture

1, Australians give the world the impression that they used to be hillbillies who liked outdoor activities, sports, drinking and patting their thighs. Despite this impression, in fact, most Australians live in cities, watch more sports and do less, and will not die like cowboys wearing Cuban hats.

2. Australia is a diversified country, and it is almost impossible to define a typical Australian. Statistics show that if you visit an Australian living room, you may be surprised at what you see.

Australia's multiculturalism is probably one of the most diverse cultures in the world. Thanks to such multiculturalism, Australia has always been able to enjoy all kinds of ideas, all kinds of dishes and colorful lifestyles. This is a harmonious country, and there is no major racial violence.

According to the latest population survey, 24% of the Australian population was born overseas, and more than 40% of Australians come from mixed cultural backgrounds. Every four minutes and eight seconds, there is a new immigrant in Australia. Many overseas-born New Zealanders and Britons, as well as many places such as China, Viet Nam, Africa and India.

About 2.2% of the Australian population consider themselves as indigenous people, and most of them live in the Northern Territory. Other Australian aborigines, mainly melanesians, live on the island of Torres Strait between Cape York and Papua New Guinea in northern Queensland.