1. The Great Barrier Reef, located in Australia, is the world’s largest coral reef. It is home to many marine organisms. The reef is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

2. Although Australia is the sixth largest country in the world by land area, it has a small population of only around 25 million. Most of the population lives in the cities and urban areas.

3. Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere. The country consists of a large mainland — which is a continent, a smaller island — Tasmania, and many other smaller islands.

4. There are exotic animals found in Australia. These are platypus, koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and many more. Though these creatures may look cute, they are not safe to approach.

5. The island of Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world.

6. There are 19 world heritage sites in Australia.

7. The Australian Government follows the democratic system.

8. Only few people know this interesting fact about Australia that swimming on public beaches was illegal for more than 60 years.

9. Approximately 17 of the world’s poisonous snakes are found in Australia.

10. Australia was the second country in the world to give women the right to vote in 1902 after New Zealand.

11. Kangaroo is the only animal selected by  the Australian Coat of Arms and sole reason was because it can’t walk backwards, reflecting a forward-thinking culture.

12. Fraser Island in Australia is the largest sand island in the world

13. Approximately 90% of the population of Australia lives on the coast.

14. Australia is also the biggest producer of wine with 1.3 billion liters of wine is produced every year.

15. Seat belt law was first passed in Australia.