Australia

**Population:** 21,515,754 **Major Religion:** Catholic 25.8%, Anglican 18.7%, Uniting Church 5.7%, Presbyterian and Reformed 3%, Eastern Orthodox 2.7%, other Christian 7.9%, Buddhist 2.1%, Muslim 1.7% **Language:** English 78.5%, Chinese 2.5%, Italian 1.6%, Greek 1.3%, Arabic 1.2%, Vietnamese 1% **Type of Government:** Federal parliamentary democracy
 * Australia **
 * Voting Age:** 18



__** Places to Stay: **__

// Cheap: Brisbane Backpackers Resort -- about $40/night //

//Expensive//: The Observatory Hotel -- about $518/night

__** Australian Food: **__




 * T **** hings to Do: **

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Swim with Whale sharks on Ningaloo Reef



Scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef



Viewing Dinosaur footprints at and other natural phenomena Gantheaume Point



Watch penguins at Phillip Island



Hike around Sydney Harbor



Hot Air Balloon Ride in Canberra

Ayers Rock