Australia

Australia is both a country and a continent in the Southern Hemisphere, between the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. Officially, it is a federation of six states namely: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and the Island State of Tasmania. It is an English-speaking country and inhabited primarily by people of British descent. There are a number of neighbouring territories outside the mainland and Tasmania, which are administered by the Australian government.

The country has generally hot summers and warm or mild winters. Canberra is the capital of Australia and it would take weeks for a traveller to explore just this place. The most visited areas in other parts of Australia are The Rocks, The Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, the Ayers Rock or Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef.

Due to its size, the most widely used means of travelling is by air. There is a very modern rail service and efficient bus network. The choice for accommodation is quite varied ranging from cheap motels to luxury hotels. There are also hostels and bed and breakfast accommodation. The quality of health care is equal to that of any Western European country.