Knowra Australia Australia Australia is a country and continent occupying the Australian landmass south of New Guinea. Its states and territories form the world’s only country that covers an entire continent.
Australian continent : The continental landmass centered on Australia, including Tasmania and nearby islands on the Australian continental shelf. It distinguishes the continent’s physical extent from the country’s political boundaries.
History of Australia : The history of human societies and political change on the Australian continent, from its earliest inhabitants to the present. It places the modern country within a much longer sequence of settlement and change.
Politics of Australia : The institutions, processes, and political ideas through which Australia is governed. It connects constitutional design to parties, elections, and public policy.
Economy of Australia : The national economy of Australia, combining services, industry, agriculture, and resource extraction. Its resource exports and service industries shape national prosperity and trade relations.
New Zealand : An island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia. It is a nearby country with closely linked histories but separate statehood.
States and territories of Australia : The six states and multiple territories that divide Australia’s federal territory. These jurisdictions shape how the country is governed and mapped.
British colonization of Australia : The establishment and expansion of British colonies on the Australian continent beginning in 1788. British settlement created the colonial institutions from which the country developed.
Parliament of Australia : Australia’s federal legislature, consisting of the Crown, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. Parliament makes federal laws and scrutinizes the national government.
Foreign relations of Australia : Australia’s diplomatic, security, and economic relationships with other countries. Its location links Indo-Pacific strategy with alliances and regional diplomacy.
Papua New Guinea : A country occupying the eastern half of New Guinea and nearby islands north of Australia. Its land border with Indonesia and proximity to Australia highlight a different regional geography.
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