Surprising Facts And Figures Of Australia

Abhishek Kumar
Aug 31, 2018 · 3 min read

Australia is an ultra modern and rich country. Close to 70 percent of the Australians lives in the urban cities. It is majorly a western culture country where most of the people live in the Eastern and South Eastern corner of the country. Apart from this, there are also several other surprising facts of Australia to know about.

Here we are discussing five amazing surprising facts and figures of Australia.

The Alps Of New South Wales Gets More Snow Than The Swiss Alps

Australia is naturally blessed with beautiful amazing beaches and huge coast lines. Along with this, it has also got white snow Alps which are a major attraction for many snowboarders, skiing enthusiasts around the world. There are also two major ski resorts in the area which are majorly used for accommodation purposes.

A Large Number Of People Lives On The Coastal Area.

Australia is a huge country having a vast desert in the center, due to this, the majority of the Australian population lives on the coastline of this country. Cities like Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, are some of the most famous tourist destinations of Australia. These cities have a vibrant lifestyle with modern cities.

E-Commerce in Australia

The Australian economy is stable and now is seeing the rapid changes in its E-Commerce business. 2017 saw a total expenditure totaling to $1.95 billion per month on online shopping. The rise is also expected to rise to 32% in 2018.

People in Australia are now using online shopping methods for their convenience. There have emerged many E-Commerce brands such as SurfStich, CityBeach, ProBikeKit and many more.

The Cleanest Air Of Tasmania

The awesome place of Tasmania hosts the cleanest air on the planet, as clean as of Antarctica. It is an ideal spot for outdoor sports. More than one third of the island is highly protected and conserved as World Heritage Site.

The coastal paths of the area reveal stunning views of Wineglass Bay and the Bay of Fires. Along with this, there are also other options to enjoy kayaking, mountain biking and many more.

Some Australian Cities Facts

  • Melbourne city is popular to host the largest network of tram network in the world.
  • The place of Gold Coast has a canal system which calculates larger than that of Amsterdam and Venice combined.
  • The capital city of Australia — Canberra was established specifically for being the capital city.
  • Sydney is Australia’s largest city, but NOT its capital — Canberra is the country’s capital city

Driest Land In The World

The Australian latitude makes it the most arid and driest inhabited land of the world. The interior areas of Australia get very less rainfall and a large part of the whole country is arid or semi-arid. The fertile areas of Australia are well-watered and taken care of.

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