About Australia
Australia
Australia has the distinction of being both a country and a continent. Although the Dutch first discovered it in the early 17th century, it ended up being colonized by the British in the 18th century (when it was first used as a penal colony in 1788, in an area that became the state of New South Wales). Latter British waves of colonization of Australia were marked by a gold rush during the 1850s – which stimulated investments in that country’s economy through the rest of the 19th century. In 1907, the Commonwealth of Australia was established, making it a dominion of the British Empire at that time.
With Australia assisting the Allied Forces during World War I, it gained independence from the UK immediately afterwards (and became a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations). Australia also participated in World War II (once again assisting the UK and other Allied Forces – from North Africa to Papua New Guinea – where they held back the Japanese). The post-war period (1950s) saw a rise in migration (mainly from southern and eastern Europe — and to a lesser degree from the UK), due to an economic boom that Australia enjoyed at the time. These and other factors spurred the growth of Australia’s major cities, especially in the southeastern part of the country – from Sydney to Melbourne and Canberra (New South Wales province), Brisbane (further up the Pacific coast within Queensland province), and Adelaide (South Australia province).
In more recent times, migration from the Far East and India has made Australia a more multicultural country than ever. Even so, for a country its size (7.6 million km2), Australia (whose total number of residents is 23 million) is still underpopulated, mainly due to the desert climate that reigns through much of that country (especially at the central and western regions of the country – popularly known as “the outback”). No doubt, those visiting Sydney and other cities in southeastern Australia will note the high standard of living enjoyed there (helping to drive tourism in that country), along with those interested in visiting “the outback” (which also covers portions of New South Wales and Queensland provinces).
Along with Sydney, another major tourist destination within Australia is the Gold Coast. This is both the name of a modern city which faces the Pacific Ocean, as well as a popular and extensive beachside area that goes far beyond that city’s boundaries. The Gold Coast, which is a popular surfer’s paradise, is also where the “bikini” first came into existence. Along with endless stretches of golden beaches, there are international theme parks, designer boutiques, spa retreats, world-class golf courses, gourmet restaurants, upmarket bars and trendy nightclubs.
In addition, those exploring Australia’s rural areas can also learn about the country’s first inhabitants, the aborigines – the original residents of Australia (said to have arrived there from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea around 40,000 years ago). As of the early 2000s, the indigenous Australians represent just 517,200 residents (or 2.5% of the country’s population).
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
It is a small regional airport located in ballina, New South Wales and serves Ballina and the nearby village of Byron Bay, a twenty minute drive north of the Airport. Ballina Airport has a bus service that operates steadily except for Christmas day.
Cairns Airport
It is the largest airport in the North Queensland Region. It is situated between the Great Barrier Reef and the Rainforest. For many of the visitors, this is the starting point of your tour of Australia. annually, The airport has a traffic of 4 million passengers circulating on both Terminals. One of them operates on international flights and the other with cabotage flights. Both terminals come together through a walk of a few minutes through a covered walkway.
Canberra Airport
It is an airport that serves the Country’s national capital and mostly offers national routes to South-east Australia. Provides car rental services, ATM, currency exchange agency, post office, payphone and Wi-Fi internet. The Canberra Airport’s Business Center has several conference and meeting rooms, all equipped and catering service. There are also some shops, souvenirs, newspapers and tobacco. It has baggage telephone line of lost objects (Tel: 02 6275 2225). It also has ramps, bathrooms and phones adapted for handicapped passengers.
Melbourne Airport
It is the seventh busiest airport in Australia, operates on domestic and international flights and is located 20 kilometres north-west of the City. It has four interconnected terminals in the same complex. Among its advantages is the proximity of hotels, the space for parking and car rental, a medical emergency center, as well as cafes and restaurants for long Waits.
Costa Dorada Airport
It is located in the Gold Coast, Australia, located in the suburbs of Coolangatta, Queensland. It is the sixth busiest airport in Australia with more than 5 million passengers between 2013 and 2014. You can fly non-stop from this airport to different locations in Australia, new zealand, Kuala Lumpur, Fiji, Singapore and Japan. This airport has two runways and two passenger terminals. The main terminal is in charge of the passengers who travel practically with any AIRLINE.
Adelaide International Airport
It is the main airport of the capital of southern Australia and the fifth busiest airport in the Country. It is located adjacent to West Beach, approximately 6 kilometres from the city Centre. It has two runways and a single passenger terminal. It also has atm’s, currency exchange houses (4:30 am to 10:00 pm), postal services, VIP lounges, payphones, workstations and free Wi-Fi access.
Perth Airport
It is an airport for national and international use located south of Guildford, and is the largest commercial airport serving the capital of Western Australia. It is the fourth busiest airport in Australia and plays a strategic role due to its location, it has commercial flights to australia, Asia, the Indian ocean, Johannesburg and Dubai. This airport has experienced a strong growth in the number of passengers in recent Years. This effect is attributed to a prolonged mining boom and the increase of Low-cost International air Services.
Darwin International Airport
It was inaugurated in 1945 and is the most important in the North Territory. It operates with domestic destinations and international flights within Oceania and far East. It has a 24-hour terminal and an annual average of approximately 2 million passengers.
Brisbane International Airport
This platform is the second most used in the country and is located only 13 kilometers northeast of the City. It has two terminals connected by a bus trip and although it does not have hotels in its facilities it has them in the Vicinity. It’s the only passenger airport serving Brisbane.
