Australia
Coral reefs, eucalyptus trees and summer in December.
Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans.
National and de facto language
No nationwide statutory designation
Other languages spoken
English, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, Auslan
English is Australia’s national and predominant language in everyday use, not a nationwide statutory official-language designation.
Capital
Canberra
Simulated letter from Estonia
9 days 13h · 15,237 km
Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans.
Off northeastern Australia, this reef system contains the world’s largest collection of coral reefs.
December is summer here. Some families celebrate Christmas with a beach barbecue.
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Make a Great Barrier Reef discovery postcard
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