Situated in Australia and New Zealand, Australia 🇦🇺 (officially Commonwealth of Australia) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 27.2 million and a total area of 7,692,024 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Australia through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Canberra, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Australia located?
Australia lies in Australia and New Zealand, in the Oceania region of the world. Measuring roughly 7,692,024 square kilometres, it ranks 7th in the world by total area.
Australia has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Canberra serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Australia has to offer.
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Who lives in Australia?
Australia is home to approximately 27.2 million residents — the 54th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Australians.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Australia rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Australia is +61. Websites from the country typically use the .au internet domain.
If Australia came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Canberra) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Australia
- Australia's flag emoji is 🇦🇺 — its two-letter country code is AU and its three-letter code is AUS.
- Australia covers 7,692,024 km², ranking 7th in the world by area.
- With about 27.2 million people, Australia holds the 54th spot in the world population ranking.
- Australia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Australia is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Australia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Australia?
- The capital of Australia is Canberra.
- What is the population of Australia?
- Australia has a population of approximately 27,196,812 people, ranking 54th in the world.
- Where is Australia located?
- Australia is located in Australia and New Zealand, part of the Oceania region.
- What language is spoken in Australia?
- The main language spoken in Australia is English.
- What currency is used in Australia?
- Australia uses the Australian dollar (AUD).
