Australia
The capital of Australia is Canberra. Australia is in Oceania.
- Capital
- Canberra
- Continent
- Oceania
- Area
- 7,692,024 km²
- Population
- 27,614,411 (2025, Wikidata)
- Official languages
- English
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Neighbours
- None (no land borders)
- Landlocked
- No
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States and territories of Australia
Australia has 8 first-level administrative divisions.
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | Canberra | 481,700 | 2,358 |
| New South Wales | Sydney | 8,545,100 | 801,150 |
| Northern Territory | Darwin | 262,200 | 1,347,791 |
| Queensland | Brisbane | 5,618,800 | 1,729,742 |
| South Australia | Adelaide | 1,891,700 | 984,321 |
| Tasmania | Hobart | 539,590 | 68,401 |
| Victoria | Melbourne | 7,074,468 | 227,444 |
| Western Australia | Perth | 3,008,700 | 2,527,013 |
Quick answers
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.
Which continent is Australia in?
Australia is in Oceania.
How big is Australia?
Australia covers 7,692,024 km². It is number 6 of 195 countries by area.
What is the population of Australia?
Wikidata lists the population of Australia as 27,614,411 (2025).
How many states and territories does Australia have?
Australia has 8 first-level administrative divisions, including Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, and Northern Territory.
Which countries border Australia?
Australia has no land borders with other countries.