The Largest Countries in the World
Australia
Australia is the only nation to occupy an entire continent. Like Canada, it is part of the Commonwealth of Nations, a group of more than 50 former British colonies.
Size: 2,967,124 square miles
Population: 22,992,654
Capital city: Canberra
Date of independence: Jan. 1, 1901
Primary language: English
Primary religions: Protestant, Roman Catholic
National symbol: Southern Cross constellation, kangaroo
National colors: Green and gold
National anthem: "Advance Australia Fair"
