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Fast Facts on Australia

Capital: Canberra

Largest City: Sydney

Area: 7,741,220 sq km (6th)

Official Languages: English

Government: Constitutional Monarchy

         Queen – Elizabeth II
         Governor General – Michael Jeffery
         Prime Minister – John Howard


Population: 20,555,300 (as per 2006 est.)

Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

Calling Code: +61