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The Commonwealth of Australia is a country in the southern hemisphere comprising the mainland of the world's smallest continent, the major island of Tasmania, and a number of other islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The neighbouring countries are Indonesia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea to the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia to the north-east, and New Zealand to the south-east.

Canberra - the capital. Largest city - Sydney.

The Economy of Australia is a prosperous, Western-style market economy dominated by its services sector (68% of GDP), though the agricultural and mining sectors (4.7% of GDP combined) account for 65% of its exports. Rich in natural resources, Australia is a major exporter of agricultural products, particularly grains and wool, and minerals, including various metals, coal, and natural gas.

Human Development Index rankings for Australia is 0.962, (3rd, very high) in High Human Development countries. Currency - Australian Dollar ($A or A$, AU$ or $AU, AUD). Fiscal year - 1 July - 30 June. Inflation (CPI) - 2.1% (2007). Gini index - 35.2. Main industries - mining, industrial and transportation equipment, food processing, chemicals, steel. Public debt - $585.1 billion (2006).