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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Australia_(continent)Australia (continent) - Wikipedia

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   Coordinates: 26°S 141°E. The continent of Australia, sometimes known in technical contexts by the names Sahul ( / səˈhuːl / ), Australia-New Guinea, Australinea, or Meganesia [1] [2] [3] to distinguish it from the country of Australia, is located within the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. [4] .

3. kids.nationalgeographic.com › geography › countriesAustralia Country Profile - National Geographic Kids

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   GEOGRAPHY. Australia is the only country in the world that covers an entire continent. It is one of the largest countries on Earth. Although it is rich in natural resources and has a lot of...

4. www.cia.gov › the-world-factbook › countriesAustralia - The World Factbook

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   Apr 16, 2024 · All of Australia was claimed as British territory in 1829. Independence was achieved in 1901. Geography. Area. total: 7,741,220 sq km land: 7,682,300 sq km water: 58,920 sq km. Climate. generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north. Natural resources.