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GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA



BY: Arpan Khadka



Welcome to land down under, people come to Australia for many reasons travel, work, studying. This is the very reason it has a multi-cultural population with 26% born with foreign heritage. If you are reading this it might either, be to travel, work, study or even migrating reason. So, let’s get started with this guide. Locating between Indian and the Pacific Ocean in the southern hemisphere. Australia is a huge continent and a country by itself with a landmass of 7.6 million sq km ranking 6th largest country in size. It faces all four seasons but is the complete opposite to the northern hemisphere where my home country lies. As having huge landmass weather throughout varies according to states and territories.





Let us get started with states and territories. Geographically Australia is divided into 6 states and 2 territories.

• WA

• SA

• NSW

• VIC

• QUEENSLAND

• NT

• ACT

• Tasmania



In terms of language, Australia has no official language, but English is spoken widely throughout the country, followed by Chinese. Its currency denomination is in form of 5$, 10$, 20$,50$, 100$ and coin are in 5c ,10c, 50c, 1$, 2$. With high one of the highest ATM densities in cities, you will have no problem, but you always have the option of cashing out in supermarkets and convenience stores. But cash might not be that much handy as it is convenient to use debit/credit cards as most shops have Eftops pay with only some shops being an exception. The power Socket that is used to supply appliances is a type I with a voltage of 20v and 50hz. Don’t expect fast internet as Australia ranks 68th in the global ranking of the internet but as easily accessible Wi-Fi as it is free in malls, libraries, and schools with 4G and 5G networks. There is also a wide mobile plan available with a monthly payment plan and other plans provided by a wide range of providers like Telstra, Vodafone, Optus, Dodo.







Australia is home to 43 Universities and more than 1100 institutes with 22000 plus courses available to the international student. Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the international student is a market of $32.4 billion to Australia economy. Although a huge chunk it is not the main income of Australia as most people mistake it for that. Driving rules in Australia is pretty strict with drivers driving by the left side of the road and drivers are to be required to have a driving licence at all times driving. You can also drive with a valid international license but should remember as penalties are high and there are usually double in holidays. Average Australian Road has a speed limit of 50 to 60 km and highways and freeways with 100 to 110km.





Public transportation in Australia is pretty good and reliable but that extends to cities only with the rural area having long waiting times. But if you are travelling in public transportation it's compulsory to have valid tickets or Opal Card in Mel/Syd as fine for not having one is $200. And make sure you always give way to exiting the passenger and then aboard the vehicle. Make sure you don’t talk or chat loud especially if it’s a silent carriage as this might land you in trouble. Finally, in case of any emergency, the number is 000 and not 911 as people often do this mistake at in start. There is also an additional emergency number which is 112 and 106.



Hope this information helps you understand a bit of AUSTRALIA.



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