What does AUS mean in INTERNATIONAL

Australia has a unique cultural tradition that is shaped by its indigenous people, its colonial history, and the many immigrants who have settled here. This culture is expressed through Aboriginal art, cuisine, music, theatre, and literature. Australians also embrace a spirit of adventure and pride in their achievements.

Australia’s climate varies greatly from region to region but generally can be classified as temperate or subtropical depending on the area. Most places experience hot summers and mild winters with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. Some parts of the country also experience monsoonal conditions and occasional tropical cyclones during summer months.

There are plenty of fun activities to do in Australia! Popular activities include swimming at beaches, exploring nature reserves, hiking in national parks, camping under the stars, bushwalking in forests, sightseeing at major landmarks such as Uluru (Ayers Rock), snorkelling and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef, and attending sporting events like cricket or AFL matches.

There is an immense variety of wildlife to be discovered in Australia! You can find cute marsupials like kangaroos and koalas as well as thousands of other animal species such as wallabies, wombats, dingoes, echidnas Tasmanian devils plus numerous species of birds such as parrots and cockatoos. There are also hundreds of different kinds of reptiles including snakes and lizards that call this land home.

Music lovers will find plenty to keep them entertained in Australia! Pop music is very popular here but you can also hear all sorts of other genres including rock bands such as AC/DC; dance music like trance; hip-hop artists including Hilltop Hoods; electronic acts like Cut Copy; alternative bands like Tame Impala; folk singers including Archie Roach; jazz musicians like James Morrison; classical performers including John Williams; reggae groups like Kooii; Blues acts such as Tony Joe White; Indigenous artists Yothu Yindi plus much more….

Yes! Some renowned personalities from Australia include singer John Farnham; actor Hugh Jackman; tennis greats Rod Laver and Margaret Court; golf pro Greg Norman; cricketer Adam Gilchrist; footballer Tim Cahill; entrepreneur Andrew Forrest plus many others who have made significant contributions to their fields!

Rainfall patterns vary across the country with some areas experiencing heavy rains while others remain dry for most parts of the year. Generally speaking Australians can expect to see rainfall throughout the year with April being one of the wettest months on average. The summer months tend to bring less rain but still significant amounts depending on location.

The majority (76%) of Australians speak English only while there are approximately 250 languages spoken by Indigenous communities across Australia today. Other languages commonly spoken include Mandarin Chinese (2%), Italian (1%) Arabic (1%), Greek (1%), Cantonese (1%).