Welcome to Australia

 

Australia is a place to be discovered

Australia is a vast country with lifestyle choices to suit all tastes. It is a diverse, modern and cosmopolitan nation.

Most of the population choose to live along the extensive coastlines - and with Australia boasting over 10,000 beaches you can imagine why! 

For nature lovers, Australia offers vast areas of national parks, filled with uniquely Australian native flora and fauna. With an average population density of only 3.5 people per square kilometre, it’s very easy to find a quiet spot when you want to escape the city life.

 

 

Indigenous cultures: A vital part of Australian heritage

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Australia is one of the world's oldest continuous cultures, dating back over 50,000 years. At the time of European settlement there were up to one million Aboriginal people living in Australia as hunters and gatherers, scattered across 500 different clans.

Indigenous people have a deep connection to the land. In their worldview, people and the land merge and are part of each other. The diversity of their culture is reflected in Australian art, music, dance, and storytelling, which are used to pass down knowledge and traditions through generations.

Despite historical challenges, today there is a strong effort towards recognition and restitution, with a focus to preserve and celebrate Indigenous heritage. Many Indigenous Australians live in modern cities, blending contemporary lifestyles with their rich cultural traditions.