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Australia is often referred to asthe Land Down Underbecause of the following features:

• On Australian reversal maps, Australia and the South Pole are on top, while the North Pole and other continents are on the bottom.
• Australia mirrors the seasons: when it is winter in the northern hemisphere, it is summer in Australia, and vice versa.
• The warmest areas are in the north of the country, and the coldest are in the south.

Unique island-mainland. Australia is the smallest continent in the world, with the 6th largest landmass of any country. At the same time, Australia is the largest island in the world. It is the only continent in the world that is both an island.

Sydney Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is a unique architectural structure designed by Jorn Utzon, the construction of which lasted 14 years and cost 102 million Australian dollars. The theater was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. It hosts many music, theater and dance festivals every year and is also known for its large-scale productions of operas, ballets and classical music concerts.

Unique flora and fauna. More than 80% of Australia's animals and plants are endemic, i.e. found exclusively on this continent. Among them are famous kangaroos, koalas, platypuses and other unique species.

Great Barrier Reef. Australia's Great Barrier Reef, located along the northeast coast of Australia in the Pacific Ocean, is the world's unique largest coral ecosystem. It consists of 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for 2,600 kilometers.

Snowy Mountains. Despite its position in the Southern Hemisphere, Australia has snowy mountain ranges, the most famous of which is the Australian Alps, located in the southeast of the country. These mountains include Australia's highest point, Mount Kosciuszko, which is 2,228 meters high.

Capital of Australia. Australia's capital Canberra is one of the youngest capital cities in the world. It was founded in 1908. The decision to build the city was made to resolve a dispute between Australia's two major cities, Sydney and Melbourne, over which one should become the capital.

Innovative developments. Australians have made a significant contribution to the global development of technology and innovation. Fiber optics, the black box for airplanes, Wi-Fi and more were invented here.

Record life expectancy. Australia is among the countries with the highest life expectancy in the world. The average life expectancy of Australians is 82.8 years.

Huge size of farms. The average size of farms in Australia is about 3.3 thousand hectares, which is much higher than in most other countries.

High standard of living. Australia is among the countries with the highest standard of living. According to the latest data, the average life expectancy in Australia is approximately 82.8 years, making it one of the countries with a high standard of living and quality health care.

Great cultural diversity. Australia is home to over 200 different ethnic groups. The country is one of the most multicultural in the world.

A variety of climatic zones. On the small territory of Australia almost all major climatic zones are represented: Tropical, subtropical, temperate and desert.

Developed renewable energy. Australia holds leading positions in the field of renewable energy in the world. The share of renewable energy sources (RES) in the country's energy balance is constantly growing.

Arid climate. Australia is one of the driest countries in the world. About 44% of its territory is desert.