Australia is a stable, democratic society with a skilled workforce and a strong, competitive economy. With a population of over 19 million, Australia is the only nation to govern an entire continent and is the sixth largest country in the world in land area.
Australia has one of the most stable economic, political and social environments in the region. It has one of the worlds most open and innovative economies in the world.
The quality of life enjoyed by people in Australia is one of the best in the world. Its clean environment, health services, low cost of living, and education and lifestyle combine to make it an attractive place to live.
Australia has a well-developed education system with very high rates of participation and secondary completion. Australian universities have long enjoyed an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Australia has 42 higher education institutions, including 38 universities.
Every year Australia welcomes an increasing number of international students to its universities. It is the leading international student destination in many countries and ranks third in the English-speaking world after United States and Britain .
The excellence of Australia 's education and training, its quality and financial assurance, its national qualifications framework and the welcoming environment of multicultural society attract international students.
Capital of Australia is Canberra . It is divided into six states and two territories.
New South Wales ( NSW)
New South Wales ' great climate, abundance of employment opportunities and pleasant daily life makes it Australia 's most popular State. NSW offers any kind of life you could want. Big-city living can be found in Sydney , while the coastal towns promote a relaxed life by the beach. Comfortable rural living with all the modern facilities is available all around the State with large regional cities and smaller towns.
Victoria is the second largest State in Australia by population, with 4.7 million people living in a land area of 227,420 square kilometers. The capital, Melbourne , is the arts center of Australia , and people are drawn to the romance of grand old buildings, fantastic dining, and an abundance of arts events. Melbourne has an exciting multicultural society with a history of both European and Asian immigration.
Geelong is Victoria 's second largest city and it has a range of educational institutions. West of Melbourne , there are institutions or their campuses at Melton, Sunbury, Ballarat and Warrnambool. To the north of Melbourne , international students attend institutions at Bendigo , Beechworth, Shepparton and Wodonga.
Queensland is in the north-east of the continent, bordering the Northern Territory to the west and NSW to the south. As with most of the States and Territories in Australia , it covers an enormous amount of land yet doesn't have the population to fill it. Only 3.5 million people are in Queensland and the majority of them live on the coast. Brisbane , the capital is a cosmopolitan city in the south of the state.
