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Quick Travel Trivia Australia

Where is Australia: Located in the continent of Oceania, officially the Commonwealth country.
Australia’s Full Name: Commonwealth of Australia
Currency: AUD
Other Major Cities to Visit: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra
Famous for: Vast Beaches, deserts, the ‘bush’, surfing, and the ‘Outback’
When to Visit: Between April and September
Get here: Travel from the USA, Canada, and India: Direct flights: Virgin Australia, KLM, Etihad/Emirates, Air Canada or book trip with G adventures
Famous Travelogue: Over Down Under
Population: 24.6 million
National Language: Mainly Australian English
Capital City: Canberra
Time Zone: GMT + 11
Travel Adapter: Electrical sockets — Type I
Visa Requirements: Visa ETA for 90 days
Travel Vaccinations: No specific vaccinations required but keep it handy all basic first-aid
Common language phrases: G’day” – Hello! “Ow ya goin mate, Caf – Cafe, Beer o’clock – time for a beer
Delicious Vegetarian Food: Paella, cauliflower cheese soup
Famous Travel Movie: Crocodile Dundee