Australia Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Common Name | Australia – /ɑˈstɹeɪl.jə/ |
| Nationality | Australian(s) – noun, Australian – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1901 (from the federation of United Kingdom colonies) |
| Administrative Divisions | 6 states and 2 territories |
| Total Population | 26.8 million (#54) with 86.6% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Canberra (capital city), Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth |
| Major Languages | English |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 96% of total population |
| Currency | Australian Dollars (AUD) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $1.3 trillion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $51,100 (#30) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 7,741,220 sq km / 2,988,902 sq mi (#7) with 0.8% water area |
| Geographic Region | Oceana – Australasian Oceana |
| Bordering Countries | None |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Indian Ocean, South Pacific Ocean |
Dependent Areas:
Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Coral Sea Islands, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Norfolk Island
National Anthem: Advance Australia Fair