Wonderful Land of Australia
Australia is the sixth-largest country in the world and is divided into 6 states
and several territories. The 6 states are New South Wales, Queensland, South
Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. The two major territories
are the Northern Territory (NT) and the Australian Capital Territory
(ACT).
The largest part of Australia is desert or semi-arid, but the
south-east and south-west corners have temperate climate and moderately fertile
soil. The northern part has tropical climate, which is part tropical rainforest,
part grassland and part desert.
When you go to Australia, you just cannot
miss seeing The Great Barrier Reef. It is the world's largest coral reef and
extends for over 1,200 kms! It lies a short distance from the north-east
coast.
Another spectacular place to visit in Australia is
Uluru. It is the second largest monolith in the world and is located in central
Australia. You can also visit the Great Artesian Basin, which is the world's
largest and deepest fresh water basin. Along with its beauty, it also serves as
an important source of water in the parched outback.
You sure can't miss
going to Sydney, if you visit Australia. Sydney is located in a coastal basin
situated between the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Blue Mountains to the
west. You can enjoy all the activities associated with beaches because there are
more than 70 beaches in Sydney! If you have limited time, then you can only go
to the famous Bondi Beach of Australia.
Sydney has more amazing landmarks
for you to enjoy like Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Both are
located in Sydney Harbour. If you are interested in rowing, boating,
recreational fishing, racing small yachts and Dragon Boat racing, then you can
do all that in Sydney Harbour. The city also boasts of musical, theatrical and
artistic activities which come under one roof in the Sydney Festival which
happens every January.
There's much to do in the wonderful land of
Australia!