Australia map and facts
Commonwealth of Australia · Australia and New Zealand, Oceania. Capital: Canberra.
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Australia in context
Australia is home to about 27.4 million people, 0.34% of the world's population, on 7,692,024 km² of territory. It has no land borders with other countries.
Closest in size in Oceania: compare Australia and Papua New Guinea. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Australia FAQ
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra. Its largest city is Sydney.
What is the population of Australia?
About 27.4 million people (27,400,013), which ranks 54th of 197 countries.
How big is Australia?
Australia covers 7,692,024 km² (2,969,905 sq mi), the 6th-largest country by area.
What continent is Australia in?
Australia is in Oceania, in the Australia and New Zealand subregion.
What countries border Australia?
Australia has no land borders; it is surrounded by sea.
What language is spoken in Australia?
Official or national language: English.