Australia is a vibrant and a friendly country, with a colorful history, a brilliant future and a delightful present! It is also a land of enormous cultural and geographical diversity, of wide-open spaces and bustling, sophisticated cities that are considered to be among the most livable in the world. Australia is the world's most cosmopolitan country with people from every continent and over two hundred nations.

For at least 50,000 years, Australia 's Aboriginal people have maintained the world's oldest living culture - a very special heritage that adds a unique depth and richness to Australian life.

It boasts some of the world€™s most beautiful beaches, stunning and unusual landscapes and vibrant cities.

Most of the major cities are situated around the edge of Australia , with most of the population clustered into the South East corner and along the coast of Queensland . The capital Sydney is one of the most exciting cities in the world, with the world famous opera house and Harbour Bridge, great nightlife and superb beaches. Queensland is known for its great weather, beaches and surfing. Further north in Queensland is the Great Barrier Reef , one of the wonders of the world. Further south is Melbourne , with a slightly milder climate and a fantastic reputation for shopping. In the heart of Australia lies Alice Springs , gateway to nearby Uluru rock, a striking