Government
The government of Australia is a Constitutional Monarchy Federal (Federation). The prime minister is Tony Abbott.
Major Languages
The major language that is spoken in Australia is English.
Holidays and Celebrations
New Year's Day-Tuesday 1 January, Australia Day-Monday 28 January (substituted for Saturday 26 January), Good Friday-Friday 29 March, Easter Sunday-Sunday 31 March, Easter Monday-Monday 1 April, ANZAC Day-Thursday 25 April, Queen's Birthday (except WA)-
Monday 10 June, Christmas Day-Wednesday 25 December, Boxing Day-Thursday 26 December
Major Religions
The major religion in Australia is Christianity.
Population and Major Ethnic Groups
The population of Australia is 22,262,501 people. More than 90 percent of Australians are of predominantly European ancestry, despite recent increases in the Aboriginal population and immigration from Asia. About 2 percent of the population is indigenous, while about 6 percent is of Asian origin. Many Australians consider themselves to be of mixed ancestry.
The government of Australia is a Constitutional Monarchy Federal (Federation). The prime minister is Tony Abbott.
Major Languages
The major language that is spoken in Australia is English.
Holidays and Celebrations
New Year's Day-Tuesday 1 January, Australia Day-Monday 28 January (substituted for Saturday 26 January), Good Friday-Friday 29 March, Easter Sunday-Sunday 31 March, Easter Monday-Monday 1 April, ANZAC Day-Thursday 25 April, Queen's Birthday (except WA)-
Monday 10 June, Christmas Day-Wednesday 25 December, Boxing Day-Thursday 26 December
Major Religions
The major religion in Australia is Christianity.
Population and Major Ethnic Groups
The population of Australia is 22,262,501 people. More than 90 percent of Australians are of predominantly European ancestry, despite recent increases in the Aboriginal population and immigration from Asia. About 2 percent of the population is indigenous, while about 6 percent is of Asian origin. Many Australians consider themselves to be of mixed ancestry.