Australia is the only country that occupies an entire continent. It has a long chain of mountains called the Great Dividing Range along the Pacific coast. The Australian Outback is an undeveloped area and is seen as a mystical frontier. The climate there is hot and life is tough for the people. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral formation in the world. The climate in general ranges from tropical in the north and temperate in the south. Area: 7,686,850 sq km Population: 18,300,000 Capital: Canberra Currency: Manat Language: English Greetings: G' Day- good day; hello; how are you doing Click here to go to Australia's Embassy Page.