Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest country in the world by total area. The capital is Canberra, while the most populous city is Sydney. Australia is known for its diversity of ecosystems, ranging from rainforests to deserts, and its unique wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, and platypuses. The country has a long and complex indigenous history and a culture influenced by European immigration, particularly British. Australia is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. The Australian economy is one of the strongest in the world, with key sectors including mining, agriculture, education, and tourism. Australia is also known for its beaches, natural landscapes, and cosmopolitan cities. Population of Australia from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 24.9 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 25.4 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 25.7 million inhabitants. Capital (Canberra): Population in 2020: About 431,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Sydney: ~5.3 million Melbourne: ~5.0 million Brisbane: ~2.5 million Perth: ~2.1 million Adelaide: ~1.3 million Gold Coast-Tweed Heads: ~679,000 Newcastle-Maitland: ~491,000 Canberra-Queanbeyan: ~457,000 Sunshine Coast: ~333,000 Wollongong: ~302,000 Australia is divided into 6 states and 2 territories. The states and territories include: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $1.432 trillion. 2019: About $1.392 trillion. 2020: About $1.330 trillion. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 5.3%. 2019: Approximately 5.2%. 2020: Approximately 6.5%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 1.9%. 2019: Approximately 1.6%. 2020: Around 0.9%.