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Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometer. Australia also boasts over 7,000 beaches - more than any other nation.

General Information

Capital

Canberra

Language

English

Main Religions

Anglican, Roman Catholic

Time Zone(+/- GMT)

- East Coast = GMT + 10 hours
- Central = GMT + 9 hours 30 minutes
- West Coast = GMT + 8 hours Electricity
240 volt/50 Hz; three-flat-pin plugs are common.

Communications (IDD, mobile, fax, Internet)

All but the smallest and most remote hotels and motels provide in-room direct dial telephones for local international, interstate, country and local calls. Most city hotels provide a second line for modems. Hotels charge a premium on telephone calls and many have meters that charge by the minute.

Climate and Weather

The seasons in Australia are the reverse of the northern hemisphere. The summer months (December to February) are warm to hot. Bring lightweight clothes, but keep a jacket or sweater handy, as nights may be cool. For the winter months (June to August), warmer clothes plus sweaters, jumpers, a jacket or light coat are advisable. In the tropical areas, lightweight clothing (natural fibers) is suitable all year round.

Money and Currency

Currency & Denominations

Australian currency ($A) is decimal with the dollar as the basic unit (100 cents equals one dollar). Notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10, and $5 denominations. Coins come in $2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c denominations. Prices are rounded to the nearest 5c.

Credit Cards and ATMs

The most commonly accepted credit cards are American Express, Bankcard, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and JCB. All banks have automated teller machines (ATMs) accessible 24-hours a day, generally outside the branch or in the foyer. Check with your card issuer that your charge or account-linked credit card can be used in this way, and at which bank, as none accept every brand of card.

Traveler's checks

All major traveler's checks accepted (American Express, Visa, MasterCard)

Currency Restrictions

If you bring in or take out of Australia more than $A10,000 cash or the equivalent in foreign currency (travelers cheques excluded), you must declare it to Customs. Failure to do is an offence.

Banking Hours

Banks are generally open 9:00am to 4:00pm Mon-Thu and 9:00am-5:00pm Fri. In some states selected banking facilities are available on Saturday morning.

Useful Contact Numbers

Tourism New South Wales (Head Office)

Tourism New South Wales
GPO Box 7050
Sydney NSW 2001 AUSTRALIA
Tel: (61) 2 9931 1111
Fax: (61) 2 9931 1424
Website: www.tourism.nsw.gov.au

Emergency Services

The national telephone number for all emergency services in Australia including AMBULANCE, FIRE, and POLICE is "000".


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