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| Location |
Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean |
| Grography |
world's smallest continent but sixth-largest country; population concentrated along the eastern and southeastern coasts; the invigorating sea breeze known as the "Fremantle Doctor" affects the city of Perth on the west coast, and is one of the most consistent winds in the world |
| Coordinates |
27 00 S, 133 00 E |
| Area |
total: 7,686,850 sq km land: 7,617,930 sq km water: 68,920 sq km note: includes Lord Howe Island and Macquarie Island |
| Terrain |
mostly low plateau with deserts; fertile plain in southeast |
| Natural Hazards |
cyclones along the coast; severe droughts; forest fires |
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Source: CIA World Factbook
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Source:
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