Capital: Canberra

Population: 23,783,500 (estimated in 2015)

Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

Official Language: English

Unofficial Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian, Vietnamese, Arabic, and others

Main Religion: Christianity

Ethnic Groups: Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, Italian, German, Chinese, Indian, Dutch, and others

Largest Cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth

Main Sport: Cricket, Rugby, Football

Political System: Commonwealth; Federal Parliamentary Democracy