World Travel Guide - Australia: World Travel Guide

Author: Wang Xiaoshui
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Publishing Date: 2002-01-01
Features: "The World Travel Guide" is a comprehensive, richly informative, elegantly written, and beautifully designed practical travel guide. The series is planned by AA Publishing Company, a renowned British publisher of mapbooks and travel guides. In just five years of publication, the series has become a sensation in Europe and America, selling 2.5 million sets, with multiple translations available in English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages. Zhonghua Book Company has now obtained the Chinese copyright and meticulously translated the series, with full-color printing to maintain the same level of quality as the original version. It is now proudly launched, inviting you to explore the world's wonders and travel to exotic lands. This series not only depicts the renowned beauty of the United States and China but also introduces lesser-known attractions, highlighting the cultural significance that enhances the scenery. The wealth of practical information provided in the book is enough to guide you through your travels in foreign lands, ensuring a joyful and fulfilling experience.
Australia is the sixth-largest landmass in the world, after Russia, Canada, China, the United States, and Brazil, but it has a relatively small population. It is the only country in the world that governs an entire continent and its surrounding islands. The Australian continent is one of the oldest lands on Earth, with exposed continental bedrock dating back 3 billion years. At the same time, Australia is the flattest continent. Except for Antarctica, it is the driest continent, with vast areas being arid or semi-arid, unsuitable for human settlement. Australia's average elevation is below 300 meters, while the world's average elevation is 700 meters. The Australian Alps in the southeast are the highest region in Australia, with the highest peak being Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 meters). About one-third of Australia is tropical, while the rest is temperate, resulting in significant climatic differences. The northern part is tropical, while the southern part is mild. The coldest regions are the highlands of Tasmania and the plateaus and southeastern corner of the continent. The Australian continent is the largest island on Earth and also the smallest and flattest landmass. Australia is located between 10° and 39° South latitude. Mount Kosciuszko, the highest point in the Australian continent, stands at only 2,228 meters. Its topography is ancient and flat, so when clouds pass overhead, they are not blocked by high mountains, leading to insufficient rainfall in most parts of the country. Except for Antarctica, Australia is the driest continent. Australia has fertile, well-irrigated land. This land resource is utilized effectively to help feed the world's population. Cattle and sheep can be grazed in arid regions, but the soil must be carefully protected. When Australia experiences long periods without rain, drought occurs, and some pastures may turn into deserts.
The Commonwealth of Australia consists of six states and two territories. Most of the inland boundaries are defined by lines of longitude and latitude. Western Australia is the largest state, covering an area as large as the entire Western Europe. The "World Travel Guide: Australia" published by Zhonghua Book Company covers all the information you need for your trip to Australia, making it convenient and practical.