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GENERAL INFORMATION
Electricity is available at 240 volts AC, 50 Hz. 3-pin plugs are used, however sockets are different from those found in most countries and an adaptor socket may be needed. 110v outlets are found in most hotels.
There are three main timezones in Australia - EST (Eastern Standard Time, e.g. NSW, Queensland, Victoria, ACT and Tasmania) - GMT +10h, CST (Central Standard Time, e.g. Northern Territory and South Australia) - GMT + 9.5h - and ..... ( ... Western Australia) - GMT + 8h.
Daylight saving of 1 hour applies (in some states) during the summer months.
Trading currency is the Australian dollar. Currency Converter. Australia's currency consists of coins of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent and one and two dollar denomination; and notes of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollar denomination. The notes are of plastic (polymer) - Australia was the first to have a complete system of bank notes of this type. The innovative technology by which these notes are produced was developed entirely in Australia, and provides greater security against counterfeiting. The notes are also cleaner and recyclable. For more information Reserve Bank of Australia
The fiscal year is from July 1 to June 30.
The capital of Australia is Canberra, ACT (Australian Capital Territory).
Lowest point: Lake Eyre 15 m below sea level. Highest point: Mount Kosciusko 2,229 m
Natural resources: bauxite, coal, iron ore, copper, tin, silver, uranium, nickel, tungsten, mineral sands, lead, zinc, diamonds, natural gas, petroleum
The main exports are coal, gold, meat, wool, alumina, iron ore, wheat, machinery and transport equipment.
Australia uses the metric system of weights and measures.
Vehicles are driven on the left hand side of the road.
Australia Day - 26 January (1788)
 For more information on Government and the Economy, you may refer to the Australian Government website.
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