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Australia — silhouette, capital and facts
Australia is in Oceania and its capital is Canberra. With about 26 million people and 7,692,024 km², it ranks 6th in area and 54th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Australia, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Canberra
- Continent
- Oceania
- Population
- about 26 million
- Area
- 7,692,024 km²
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Australian dollar
- Flag colors
- blue, white, red
Borders
Australia has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Australia
- Canberra was built from scratch as the capital, a compromise in the rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne.
- The kangaroo and the emu appear on the coat of arms, and neither is said to move backward easily.
- Uluru, the giant red monolith in the middle of the country, is sacred to the Anangu people.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.
Which continent is Australia in?
Australia is in Oceania.
Which countries border Australia?
Australia has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Australia?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Australia is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Australia?
Canberra was built from scratch as the capital, a compromise in the rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne. The kangaroo and the emu appear on the coat of arms, and neither is said to move backward easily. Uluru, the giant red monolith in the middle of the country, is sacred to the Anangu people.
More countries in Oceania
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Australia. It is only an approximation.
- North Macedonia — Skopje, Europe
- Ethiopia — Addis Ababa, Africa
- Senegal — Dakar, Africa
See all countries in Oceania with flags, capitals and fun facts.