Australians - an open, friendly, uncomplexed and concise nation, which manifests itself in everyday life as a laid-back and friendly communication style. Australians love their country and are proud of it. On the local products you will read: «Proudly made in Australia». Perhaps this phrase can be considered as the theme and style of life of Australians.
The current population of Australia - more than 22 million people, 88% of whom live in cities. Of course, the population density is uneven. In the center of the country, where are the desert, no one lives. The most populated east coast with a favorable climate - is the largest cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth.
About 80% of the Australian population - descendants of immigrants from the British Isles (exiles) - English, Irish, Scots. There are immigrants from other countries - Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, Germany, Yugoslavia, China, Vietnam. And about 1% are indigenous Aborigines of Australia.
Modern Australia is a country of mass immigration, it takes 100-150 thousand people annually. Australia is also characterized by internal migration with a view to developing new lands.
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