Australia Fast Facts
Capital
Canberra 35°18′S 149°08′E
Sydney (and largest city)
Area
7,686,850 km2
2,967,909 sq mi
Population
2009 estimate 21,610,000
National language
English
Currency
Australian dollar (AUD)
Calling code
+61
Drives on the
Left
Internet TLD
.au
Time Zone
UTC +9 to +11 dst
Electricity
220/240 volts AC, 50Hz. Three-pin plugs are in use.