Australia Map

Map of Australia

Australia Map is a comprehensive section which provides a wide variety of information on this country / continent. The Commonwealth of Australia encompasses a total land area of 7,617,930 sq km and has a population of 19,500,000. The Tropic of Capricorn passes through this country, which is the smallest continent on earth. Located in the southern hemisphere, Australia's northern neighbors (not bordering countries) include Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and East Timor. To its northeast lie Solomon Islands, New Caledonia and Vanatu. New Zealand is its southeast neighbor. The Arafura and Timor seas separate Australia from Asia. Australia, lying on the Indo Australia plate, is surrounded by the Indian and the Pacific Oceans.

There are six states in Australia, as shown in the political map of Australia. They are Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and South Australia. Apart from the six states there are two major territories, the Northern territory and the Australian Capital Territory, as is depicted in the Australia map. The country map of Australia highlights the important Australian cities and towns as well as the ports of Australia like Brisbane, Port Lincoln, etc. The detailed maps of Australia offered by MapsofWorld.com help you find out exotic Australian destinations as well as places for memorable Australia vacations. The Road map of Australia shows the network of roads that connects the important places of Australia. The road map of Australia is also important for anyone who sets out for Australia tours.

The physical map of Australia reveals the extensive coastline of the country, which extends to a whopping 34,218 km. Australia is famous for the Great Barrier Reef which is the world's largest coral reef. Mount Augustus, the largest monolith of the world, is found in the western part of Australia. Mount Kosciuszko, rising to 2,228 m, is the highest peak of Australia. Major part of Australia is semi-arid, although temperate climate prevails at its southwest and southeast corners. Ocean currents like the El Nino has exerted a profound influence on the climate of Australia.

Australia culture is profoundly influenced by the British culture. At present it is also strongly influenced by the culture of America. Sports in Australia are an integral part of people's lives here in Down Under. Australian cricket, Australian footfall and Australian basketball take prominent places among the world of sports in this country.