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Do you need a break? Are you planning to go on holiday?  Australia might be the perfect place for you to go.

Before making up your mind on where you can travel knowing a few facts about the land you might want to visit will be helpful. When making a decision like trying to figure out where you want to travel it is best to know some hard facts.

Australia is set cover a 7,692,024 square Kilometers and is recognized as the 6th biggest country in the world. It follows Russia, Canada, China, the United States of America and Brazil in terms of size. Even though large in size Australia has a relatively small population and thus a favored location for many tourists as well as people looking to migrate.

In terms of governance Australia is the only country to rule over an entire continent and its surrounding islands. Geologists have found out that Australia is the largest island in the world towering among all other islands in the world. The highest peak point in Australia is the Mount Kosciuszko located in the Snowy Mountains in Kosciuszko National Park is just 2,228 meters.

 Australia is the most waterless populated continent on the planet and having some of the lowest rain falls in the world is a testament to that. Though majority of the country is dry there are areas that are well watered that help the country to flourish. Cattle and crops are big industries in Australia and these industries rely on the areas where water is readily available. These areas are so well equipped with water that industries are part of the export industry in Australia. These areas are so fertile that Australia not only has the capacity to cater to its own people but export goods to many parts of the world. This helps bring in lot of financial gains to the country and aids in the running of it.

Australia is made up of 6 states (South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, and Queensland) and two Territories. Western Australia is considered the largest state in Australia and is size can be compared to the size of Western Europe.

Due to its size moving about Australia is not easy. For businesses that need to sell their products it is hard to do it themselves and hence require the services of a courier in Australia. Traveling around Australia can be a challenge at times due to the size of this continent. Hence it is vital to have your accommodation and transportation services in order. You can use transportation companies (to move around), courier companies (when you have access baggage) and travel agents for you accommodation needs.

So when traveling to Australia or any country it is best to be prepared and know exactly what you are getting in to.  A key part of traveling is to make plans so that when you reach your destination you can fully take in the experience.
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