Economic characteristics of Australia

The economic characteristics of Australia can be summarized as "a country riding on the back of a sheep" and "a country sitting on a mine car".

1. It is the most economically developed country in the southern hemisphere, with mining as the main industrial sector, and a large number of minerals are exported. The export volume of coal and iron ore ranks first in the world, and the machinery and steel industries are mainly distributed in the southeast coast;

2. Agriculture is highly modernized and mechanized, with large-scale farm management. The output of agricultural and livestock products is high and exported in large quantities. The output of wool ranks first in the world, and the output and export volume of meat and wheat also rank first in the world, making it one of the five largest grain exporters in the world.

The Commonwealth of Australia, with a territory area of 7,692,24 square kilometers, is located between the South Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean and surrounded by the sea. It is the only country in the world whose territory covers a whole continent, so it is also called "Australia". Australia, which has many unique animals, plants and natural landscapes, is a multicultural immigrant country.

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There are three main political parties in Australia:

(1) Liberal Party: founded in 1944, formerly known as United Australia Party, established in 1931. Mainly representing the interests of industrial and commercial owners, he has been in power for many times. In July 216, the Liberal Party-National Party Alliance won the Australian federal election and was re-elected. The current leader, Scott Morrison.

(2) National Party: Founded in 1918, it was originally called the Country Party, later called the National Country Party, and changed its current name in 1982. Its sphere of influence is mainly in rural areas, representing the interests of farmers. From 1996 to 27, it was jointly in power with the Liberal Party, and again in 213 and 216. Current leader Michael McCormack.

(3) Australian Labor Party: Founded in 1891, it is the largest political party in Australia and has close ties with trade unions, most of which are its collective party member. He has been in power for 11 times since 194. The last ruling period was from November 27 to September 213. The current leader is Bill Shorten.

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