Australia
Location
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Phone Code
+61
Domain
.com.au
Driving Side
left
License Plates
White with black text, state name visible
Road Signs
Green direction signs, diamond-shaped warning signs
Power Lines
Wooden poles, often with stobie poles in some areas
Architecture
Modern in cities, weatherboard houses in suburbs
Street View
Google car is white with camera on top
Additional Identifiers
Kangaroo crossing signs, gum trees, red soil in outback
Language & Text Examples
Standard Latin alphabet (A-Z). No special characters in Australian English.
Regional Characteristics
Coastal Cities Region of Australia
Landscape
Urban areas, beaches, harbors
Vegetation
Introduced species, parks, suburban gardens
Architecture
Modern high-rises, Victorian era buildings, suburban sprawl
Climate
Temperate to subtropical, mild winters
Distinctive Features
Beach culture, harbor bridges, suburban developments
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Coastal Cities region of Australia.
Outback Region of Australia
Landscape
Vast arid plains, red soil, rock formations
Vegetation
Sparse vegetation, spinifex grass, desert oak trees
Architecture
Practical, isolated homesteads, mining facilities
Climate
Hot and dry, extreme temperature variations
Distinctive Features
Red dirt roads, isolated roadhouses, mining operations
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Outback region of Australia.
Northern Tropics Region of Australia
Landscape
Tropical coastline, rainforests, wetlands
Vegetation
Dense rainforest, mangroves, tropical vegetation
Architecture
Elevated houses, cyclone-resistant designs
Climate
Hot and humid, wet and dry seasons
Distinctive Features
Crocodile warning signs, elevated buildings, tropical feel
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Northern Tropics region of Australia.
Southern Agricultural Region of Australia
Landscape
Rolling hills, farmland, vineyards
Vegetation
Wheat fields, vineyards, sheep pastures
Architecture
Farmhouses, wineries, country towns
Climate
Mediterranean in parts, four seasons
Distinctive Features
Vineyards, sheep stations, agricultural machinery
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Southern Agricultural region of Australia.