AUSTRALIA
The Outback
'The Outback' often refers to the desert regions of Australia, and surrounding regions that are quite remote from major cities and towns. You can find a little bit of the outback in every state of Australia.
This off-road experience in early winter 2010 started in Adelaide, following the fascinating Oodnadatta Track to Alice Springs.
The Cities
Australia is an island continent, located 37°47'S 144°58'E.
Prior to European settlement in 1788, the indigenous population is estimated at between 750,000 and 1 million people. The estimated population in 2015 was 24 million people.
Australia has fewer than three people per square kilometre of total land area. With 89.01% of its population living in urban areas.
Australia's two largest cities by population are Sydney and Melbourne.
Sydney, located in the state of New South Wales, had a population of nearly 4 million people 2011. It was settled in 1788.
Melbourne, located in the southern-most mainland state of Australia, was founded by free settlers on 30 August 1835. During the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s, it was transformed into one of the world's largest and wealthiest cities, and still today it is a leading financial centre in the Asia-Pacific region. It is referred to as Australia's "cultural capital" - the birthplace of Australian impressionism, Australian rules football, the Australian film and television industries, and Australian contemporary dance.
Canberra is located in the Australian Capital Territory, and the current seat of parliament. It is host to iconic national attractions and a growing, vibrant cultural scene.
AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK GALLERY
AUSTRALIAN CITIES GALLERY
