About the situation in Australia

Australia is one of the most successful countries in building a tolerant, inclusive and multicultural society. Multiculturalism in Australia is based on three principles: all cultures enjoy equal rights, values of social justice and efficient economic benefits.

Apart from the indigenous population, Australia is an immigrant country. Nearly half of the Australian population was born in another country, or at least one of their parents was born overseas. One thing Australia has learned from immigrants is the value of diversity and the importance of tolerance. Australia can properly handle many different attitudes towards life, work and family. However, all Australians, whether new or former, must follow some basic principles, including being loyal to Australia and accepting the basic structure and principles of Australian society, namely, laws and regulations, tolerance, equal opportunity, parliamentary democracy, freedom of speech and religion, English as the national language, and gender and racial equality. Discrimination based on nationality, race, sex or religious belief is illegal in Australia.

All Australians can fully express and enjoy their cultural traditions, including language and religion, within carefully defined limits. Australians cherish the principle of equal treatment and equal opportunity, and strive to remove barriers caused by race, culture, religion, language, gender or origin. Australia pays attention to maintaining, developing and utilizing the skills and talents of people from any social background, and the resulting economic benefits are applicable to all Australians. Whether indigenous people or people from non-English-speaking countries, whether born in Australia or immigrated to Australia, Australia requires all people to make due commitments to safeguard the interests and future of the motherland, abide by the social structure and its constituent principles, and respect the right of others to express their personal views and values.

Australian human geography

If you want to stay away from the city life without season for a while, you might as well visit Australia, which will make you feel the feeling of returning to nature. Even if you are not ready to travel at the moment, you may come to Australia with your vision and ideas. Australia, located in the southern hemisphere, is an independent continent, isolated from the world, which gives her mysterious and charming charm. Sunny beaches, magnificent mountains and rivers, colorful corals.

However, the charm of Australia can be summarized by more than the word nature. It combines natural scenery with the characteristics of modern city life, which is both harmonious and in sharp contrast. In Australia, you can experience prosperity and glory in the bustling downtown area, or you can drive into the mysterious inland area. Or relax in a tropical island resort; You can also ski in the mountains and enjoy the excitement; Or play golf with kangaroos. Australian cities are full of infinite attraction: modern design is orderly and elegant; There are delicious foods in various halls; Rows of shops, colorful products; The nightlife is beautiful; Sightseeing is dizzy. ...

Australians like a healthy leisure life very much. Surfing, snorkeling, diving and other water activities are very popular. Parachutes, hot air balloons and light airplanes in the sky are also popular activities. Visiting theme parks in Australia is also a great pleasure. Whether it's the simulation scene of the movie world, the dolphin show, or the thrilling roller coaster of the ocean world and the high-tech Sega world, you will never leave.

Australia is full of joy when holding festivals. Some large-scale festivals, such as music festivals, film festivals, wine festivals, sailing races, Formula One racing, etc. Decorate the four seasons in Australia brilliantly. For those who want to hold a unique employee tour, or hold a wedding or honeymoon holiday in Australia, Australian professionals can also tailor a complete plan for you to make your dream of traveling in Australia come true.

Australia is an immigrant country, and you can eat dishes from all over the world, which are rich in materials, cheap and delicious. Here you can taste the specialties of different countries. There are restaurants in China, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Japan, Vietnam and so on. Among them, China restaurants occupy a dominant position. Because China has a long food culture, China's food is world-famous, and Australia is no exception. Many Australian residents like to invite friends and family to China restaurant for world-class cooking on weekends. So no matter which city you go to in Australia, it won't be too difficult to find a Chinese restaurant to eat, not to mention Chinatown, which enjoys the title of China Food City.

Of course, like cities such as the United States, fast food culture is also popular in Australia to adapt to the fast-paced urban life. Foreign fast food such as KFC, McDonald's and Italian pizza can be seen everywhere. These will be the first choice for lunch during normal working hours, and it may be regarded as an Australian working meal. Therefore, during non-holiday periods, restaurants are usually relatively deserted, and when it comes to holidays, it is another prosperous scene.

Tourism is a major part of the Australian economy, with more than 400,000 employees. They not only know basic diplomatic etiquette, but also speak a fluent foreign language and have a good mental outlook. They are considerate of tourists and provide convenience for tourists to enjoy the best service.

When traveling to Australia, you must remember the ratio of Australian dollar to RMB. About 100 Australian dollars can be converted into RMB 630 yuan. If you want to buy souvenirs for your relatives and friends in Australia, you can go to the duty-free shop. You can buy duty-free goods before leaving the country. When purchasing, international airlines only need to show their air tickets and passports, and the purchased duty-free items must be intact when leaving the country.

Aobao (Australian specialty gem), sheepskin, cowhide, sheep oil, Australian wine, animal toys, aboriginal art works, art paintings and other Australian specialties. Shops usually accept major international credit cards.

Kangaroos are the representative animals in Australia. There are many kinds of kangaroos, including red kangaroo, which is 1 m long and red. Gray kangaroos are everywhere; And koalas living in trees.

Exquisite and charming Sydney

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales. Cook in Cape Town changed the fate of Sydney when he announced his occupation of Australia on 1780. The native culture was strongly invaded by foreign colonial culture. Sydney has changed from an indigenous gathering place to an exile and a new world extending from the European continent. Sydney has a golden harbor with white sails, exquisite and charming beaches and a sunny Mediterranean climate. The streets are full of wild incense, beautiful wood and seagulls hovering. Sydney's greatest wealth is its climate and natural environment. There are Qingshui River and Migues Burry River in the north, and there are plant ports and other seaports around the southern city. The Gold Coast and unspoiled shrubs add to its beauty. In addition to the excellent natural environment, Sydney has many striking artificially added features. Its beautiful architecture, leisure lifestyle and multicultural population all bring unique vitality to Sydney. Sydney is the London of Australia. The Queen Victoria Building on George Street and Hyde Park in the city center can make people feel the royal and elegant atmosphere by the sea.

The decorative beauty of Sydney is Australia's unique urban beauty. Brick houses and chimneys-lined streets, especially the balconies of long-lived residents in Ruford Street and backer areas, are elegant combinations like lace netting.

The layout of Sydney is divided into two parts by the east-west square. In the north, Sydney Bay is an important traffic point. In the south, the area from Hyde Park to Sydney Station is called the city. To the north of this tower is the commercial center. On the west side of the circular pier are rocks, the birthplace of Europeans in Australia. These ancient buildings still maintain their appearance. To the north of the rock and Jackson Bay are the famous buildings in Sydney. Hubble Bridge. To the east of the circular pier, the Sydney Opera House stands out. To the south of the Opera House is the National Botanical Garden covering an area of about 260,000 square meters. There are 4000 trees. There is a lady at the northern end of the botanical garden. Macquarie, from here, you can put the Sydney Opera House and the bridge together.

Sydney's winter has become brilliant because of various activities. Different activities are suitable for people who like different recreational sports, such as the national rugby finals in the music and drama season and the world-famous rugby league finals and community competitions, from the city center to the surfing area. If you want to fully enjoy what you have seen and heard in Sydney and all kinds of travel fun, a cool and energetic winter is the first choice.

The emphasis of enjoying the Sydney Opera House should be on the feeling of overlooking, rather than spending too much energy on the interior tour. Before entering the Opera House, you might as well find several places around it and on the other side, and enjoy it slowly from multiple angles and distances, just like enjoying oil paintings. Its opening hours are: except Christmas and Good Friday, there are ten different programs from 9:00- 16:00 every day, and there are free music concerts for the public to enjoy on most Sundays. The advance tickets for various performances of Sydney Opera House are generally 30 to 120 Australian dollars. If there are tickets left after noon on the day of the performance, they will be sold at half price.

Hyde Park is only a few steps from downtown. In Hyde Park, under the greenwood tree's mowed lawn is the most popular meeting place for lunch. Strolling on the soft hills and passing the surging archibald Fountain (built to commemorate the Sino-French allied forces in World War I), the traffic noise has been far behind. 18 10 Hyde Park has become a model of London style. But Hyde Park at that time was several times bigger than it is now. Because this green land was used as a training ground for the army at the same time, it was later used as a racetrack and cricket ground.

Hyde Park is located to the south of mcquarrie Street, namely University Street and Elizabeth Street.

Located in College Street, the Australian Museum is recognized as one of the top ten exhibition halls in the world and the largest natural history museum in Australia. The exhibits on display in the museum include the history, culture and handicrafts of Australian aborigines, as well as fossils of birds, fish, insects and shells endemic to Australia. Museum of sydney is located in Queen's Square on mcquarrie Street. This is a colonial building and the former site of the Sydney Mint. The museum has the "Coin Factory", the heart of the former Sydney Mint, and stores treasures of gold, jewelry and coins. The museum also shows the history of gold panning in Australia. The New South Wales Museum of Art is located in Victoria Park, and has a collection of Australian art treasures, including Australian and indigenous art, European and Asian art, modern art and photography art. Among them, the Iribana Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Museum is the largest aboriginal art museum in the world. Visit the art gallery for free.

The Sydney Tower was built in 198 1, located in Markoff Street between Hyde Park and Queen Victoria Building. Height is 324. 8 meters, it is the tallest building in Australia and even in the southern hemisphere. Sydney Tower is a multi-functional building, its appearance is golden yellow, and it is particularly spectacular under the sunlight. The tower of Sydney Tower is a 9-story conical building. On the first and second floors, there are two revolving restaurants, each with more than 200 seats. Because the seats are limited, we need to order food. The third and fourth floors of the tower are observation floors. The observation layer is surrounded by large pieces of glass, protected by thick iron bars. Looking out of the window, the whole city of Sydney can be seen at a glance. Nearby are large buildings, endless green spaces, highways flashing like silver belts and cars flowing like running water. In the distance, the blue sea and blue sky are integrated, and it is difficult to distinguish the margin. In the bay, huge ships come in and out, and sailboats wander lightly, as if it were a beautiful picture. The observation deck has a high-powered telescope for tourists, with which you can have a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery within 70 kilometers. There is also a multi-screen TV set on the observation deck, so people can watch the take-off and landing of planes at distant airports and the loading and unloading of cargo ships on the dock in front of the huge screen.

A Nostalgic City-Melbourne

If Sydney is full of vitality and has the characteristics of a new American city, then Melbourne is self-serious and has a British nostalgic style. Melbourne is a very distinctive city. People generally think that it is solemn, and it has left a deep impression on people, whether it is its antique buildings or people's clothes and manners. Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, near Phillip Bay Harbor. The Jena River, which runs through the city, is the darling of Melbourne people, so that people are not allowed to live on both sides of the river, nor are they allowed to build houses to maintain the scenery along the river. In this way, Melbourne shows another characteristic different from Sydney. In the busiest downtown area, you can reach the grass by the river within a short walk. Quietly flowing rivers, boats floating on the water, and young men and women lying on the grass by the river lazily basking in the sun seem to have nothing to do with modern urban life a few steps away. This unique sight can only be seen in Melbourne.

Melbourne was founded in 1842 and 1847. Before Victoria discovered gold, Melbourne was only a small city with a population of tens of thousands. After the discovery of gold in Balarit, northwest of the city 185 1 km, a large number of gold prospectors and immigrants poured in, and several important towns built railways one after another, which made this small town develop rapidly. The population soared to several hundred thousand. From 190 1 to 1927, Melbourne is the federal capital. During World War I and World War II, the city developed steadily because it was not greatly affected by the war. In addition, the arrival of a large number of immigrants provided advanced technology and funds, promoted local economic development and urban planning, and made Melbourne a metropolis above Sydney.

Melbourne is an immigrant city. Due to the gold rush and immigrants from World War II, Melbourne's streets are full of exotic feelings, such as Turkish Street, Greek Street, Vietnam Street and China City. Unless you are in it, you will never feel Melbourne's broad mind.

Melbourne has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, with an average of 14-25 degrees Celsius in summer and -6- 13 degrees Celsius in winter, with mild climate in spring and autumn. There are lush trees and colorful flowers everywhere. There are more than 400 parks in this typical park city, and there are green spaces and gardens everywhere.

GOLD COAST, a seaside resort in southeastern Queensland, Australia, is 78km south of Brisbane with a population of 350,000. It is named after a golden beach that stretches for 32 kilometers. It is the most famous beach leisure area in Australia. The Gold Coast, like its name, is dominated by the coast. From the Kulga Tower to Southport, the continuous beach is as beautiful as a golden beach, which is 32 kilometers long, forming a unique landscape of the Gold Coast and becoming the most striking seaside tourist attraction in the world. Here is the influence area of the Pacific warm current. It is sunny all year round, warm and pleasant, the sea is blue and crystal clear, the fine sand is as clean as powder, the sunshine is warm all year round, and the snow-like waves splash day and night. It is Australia's favorite tourist destination. About 2 million tourists come here for sightseeing and vacation every year.