While Australia is a popular tourist destination, many people know little about the country beyond broad stereotypes. There are countless reasons to explore your own backyard, and not all of them are associated with the Barrier Reef. Let’s take a look at some facts that you may not know about the Land Down Under.
The Australian people and landscape are diverse in countless ways. While 20 per cent of the land is classified as desert, Australia also claims 42 per cent of Antarctica.
While it’s certainly not the only natural attraction, don’t forget that there are 2,900 km of the Great Barrier Reef for you to explore.
Australia’s wealth of people, history and income makes it an extremely popular tourist destination. Tourism is Australia’s largest import, worth $22.2 billion every year.
One of the biggest tourism draws of Australia is its wildlife. There are 10,000 different species currently living in Oz, 55 of which are the varied species of kangaroos and wallabies that are usually associated with the country. In fact, 84 per cent of our mammals are completely unique and cannot be found anywhere else.
