Australia
Australia is by far the largest country in Oceania and one of the largest countries in the world. The capital of Australia is Canberra, the most populous city is Sydney. With an area of 7,692,024 square kilometres and only 25.5 million inhabitants, Australia is one of the least densely populated areas in the world. Australia is popular among tourists and backpackers. The country has a lot to offer, good examples are Great Barrier Reef, Great Ocean Road, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Sydney and Tasmania. The cities of Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide are worth a visit as well. Due to the large distances between destinations in the country, it’s most of the time more convenient to fly. The biggest airlines in Australia are Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways and Rex Airlines.
Practical information about Australia
Time zone: Australian Western Standard Time +8 to Australian Eastern Standard Time +10
Currency: AUD
National Day: 26 January
Airport: airport
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What are the busiest airports in Australia?
Airport | IATA | Passengers |
---|---|---|
Sydney Airport | SYD | 44,428,845 |
Melbourne Airport | MEL | 37,134,291 |
Brisbane Airport | BNE | 24,006,025 |
Perth Airport | PER | 12,513,516 |
Adelaide Airport | ADL | 8,516,171 |
Gold Coast Airport | OOL | 6,486,006 |
Cairns Airport | CNS | 4,778,181 |
Canberra Airport | CBR | 3,238,112 |
Hobart Airport | HBA | 2,781,739 |
Darwin Airport | DRW | 1,950,683 |