AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA'S BASIC FACTS:

• Worlds 6th largest country.
• One of the wealthiest countries in the world.
• Inhabited by indigenous Australians.
• Australia is located above the Southern Ocean & to the East of the Indian Ocean.
• Population: ~23.13 million as of 2013.

SYMBOLS

• The Australian flag includes Southern Cross, Union Flag, and the Common Wealth Star
• Coat of Arms- Identifies Australia's government authority and property.
• National Floral Emblem-> Golden Wattle: A tree which flowers in winter & spring.
• National Gemstome-> Opal: Production was worth $71.4 million to Australia in 2003
• National Anthem-> Identifies Australia at home. Unites the nation and is an expression of joy

LANGUAGES

• National language: English
• Approx:
• 1.6% mandarin
• 1.4% Italian
• 1.3% Arabic, 1.2% Cantonese, & 1.2% Greek

VALUES AND NORMS

• Respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual
• Equality of men and women
• Freedom of religion
• Spirit of egalitarianism that embraces mutual respect, tolerance, fair play, compassion
• Parliament democracy

CUSTOMS

• Use of servants
• Formal when greeting
• BYO- Stands for bring your own
• Everyone must be polite and decent in public

Commerce:
-Amcham is Australia's largest international chamber of commerce. Ancham provides assistance to US and Australian Companies & work to promote trade, commerce, an divestment between Australia & the US and in the Asia Pacific region.
-Offices located in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Queensland, & Perth.

SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE:
The opening to the Sydney Harbour Bridge climbs was back in 1932. Since that year you've been allowed to purchase climbs of the harbour bridge starting at $248 daytime, $328 twilight. During the climb you're provided gear that you must wear in order to be safe from the winds and so forth. The trip is toured by a guide,every climb chosen gets brought to the summit 135m above sea level. You get your picture taken at the summit! How cool is that!?

SOURCES:

• Google-> wiki(languages)
• Symbols-> australia.gov.au
• Customs->The University of Queensland(www.ug.edu.au/study?page=18058)
• Commerce-> Amcham site(www.amcham.com.au/)
• Unique-> Book a Climb(http://www.bridgeclimb.com/climbs)