Australia

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Dialect in Australia.

English is the language used in Australia, but there are some aboriginal language and a lot of European, Arab and Asian languages. One notices quickly that Australians have a different dialect and accent than the British have.

•In Australia lives the 21,3 million people.
• on the east side of the country is quiet sea, and on the western part lies the Indian Ocean.

Facts about Australian

• The language that is commonly spoken by the Australians is English. Here are certain terms and their meanings.
• Aussie - Australian
• Arvo - Afternoon
• Barbie - Barbecue Grill
• Billabong - Pond
• Billy Tea - Tea made over a camp fire in a tin can
• Brekkie - Breakfast
• Chewie - Chewing Gum
• Clobber - Clothes
• Fairy Floss - Cotton
• Give it a Burl - Try it
• Lollies - Candy
• Lolly Water - Soda
• See you in soup - See you around

Geography

Australia is the world's 6 largest state by area.
Australia is one of the world's most important commodity-producing countries with respect to both minerals and agricultural products.

Largest cities
Binding. (2000)
Sydney 4 041 400
Melbourne 3 417 200
Brisbane 1 601 400
Perth 1 143 000
Adelaide 1 065 300
Newcastle 432 600
Canberra 278 900

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