Physical Map of Australia

Australia with a total land area of 7,686,850 square kilometers is surrounded by Pacific, Southern and Indian Ocen from all sides. The Australia physical map divulges the wide coastline of the country, which prolongs to a whopping 34,218 km. Australia physical map, shows the famous Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef; Mount Augustus, the largest monolith of the world (located on the western part of Australia map); Mount Kosciuszko, the highest peak of Australia.

Even though temperate climate prevails in the southwest and southeast corners of Australia, semi-arid zones constitute major portions of the continent. Ocean currents like the El Nino have exerted a profound influence on the climate of Australia.

Australia physical map shows all the major mountains in the continent along with their heights, major and minor water bodies and the deserts. The color gradient depicts the heights of the areas as compared to the sea level.

Last Updated on: February 25th, 2020