It’s safe to say that in Australia, we do things a little differently. The land down under is known for many things, including swathes of tropical beaches, Aboriginal culture, adorable koalas and its rolling wine country, not to mention our easy-going, friendly attitude and penchant for amazing barbecues.
But there is so much more to Australia and its people than meets the eye. A melting pot of different cultures and communities, Australia is one of the most ethnically diverse societies in the world today. As a result, our amazing country boasts a unique contemporary culture, identity and spirit that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
If you’re planning a trip to Australia sometime in the near future, you’ve come to the perfect place. Today, we share 10 things every traveller needs to know about contemporary Australian culture and way of life, in a bid to help you live a little bit Aussie on your next trip. Read on to find out more!
Although Australia is viewed as a western country, the moment you touch down at any airport, you’ll notice a wide mixture of people from different races, religions and ethnic backgrounds. Thanks to waves of migration following European colonisation in the late 18th century, Australia is now one of the most multicultural continents in the world. Joining the hundreds of Indigenous groups are early British and Irish settlers, European immigrants following World War II, and growing Asian and African communities in recent decades.
Moreover, almost a quarter of Australian residents were born outside of Australia and many more are first or second-generation Australians. As soon as you step out of your accommodation in Adelaide, Melbourne or Sydney, you’re guaranteed to come across a wide variety of East-Asian, Indian, European restaurants and more, allowing you to sample a taste of different ethnic cuisine no matter which part of the country you travel to. What’s not to like?
Just as you can’t see all of America in a single trip, it’s also impossible to see all of Australia. At 7 692 024 km2, Australia is the planet’s sixth largest country after Russia, Canada, China, the USA, and Brazil. Most people don’t realise how big the country is, and there is even a huge uninhabitable part of Australia that lies in the middle of the continent (the Outback), away from the coasts.
Before planning a trip to Australia, it’s important to understand its size. Unless you have months upon months of free time to…
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