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| Government Type |
democratic, federal-state system recognizing the British monarch as sovereign |
| Legal System |
based upon English common law; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with reservations |
| Currency |
Australian dollar |
| Economic Overview |
Australia has a prosperous Western-style capitalist economy, with a per capita GDP on par with the four dominant Western European economies. Rising output in the domestic economy has been offsetting the global slump, and business and consumer confidence remains robust. Australia’s emphasis on reforms is another key factor behind the economy’s strength. The stagnant economic conditions in major export partners and the impact of the worst drought in 100 years cast a shadow over prospects for 2003. |
| Natural Resources |
bauxite, coal, iron ore, copper, tin, gold, silver, uranium, nickel, tungsten, mineral sands, lead, zinc, diamonds, natural gas, petroleum. |
| Primary Industries |
mining, industrial and transportation equipment, food processing, chemicals, steel. |
| Agricultural Products |
wheat, barley, sugarcane, fruits; cattle, sheep, poultry |
| Import Commodities |
machinery and transport equipment, computers and office machines, telecommunication equipment and parts; crude oil and petroleum products |
| Export Commodities |
coal, gold, meat, wool, aluminum, iron ore, wheat, machinery and transport equipment. |
| Export Partners |
developing countries 45.6%, Japan 19l7%, ASIAN 13.3%, eu 11.7%, us 9.7% (2001 est). |
| AIRPORTS of Australia |
| Brisbane International Airport |
The airport is located 13km (8 miles) northeast of Brisbane, on the east coast of Australia |
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| Cairns International Airport |
International, Heliport, Cairns 8km (4miles), Position 16°53´15"S, 145°45´13"E, Elevation 3m (9ft),26 Aircraft Stands |
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| Hobart International Airport |
International, Hobart 17km (10miles), Position 42°50´16"S, 147°30´32"E, Elevation 4m (13ft),7 Aircraft Stands |
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| Melbourne - Tullamarine Airport |
The airport is located 25km (15 miles) northwest of Melbourne |
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| Perth Int´l Airport - Westralia Airport Corporatio |
International, Heliport, Perth 12km (7miles), Position 31°56´00"S, 115°58´00"E, Elevation 20m (65ft),39 Aircraft Stands |
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| SYDNEY AIRPORT |
The airport is located 9km (6 miles) south of Sydney |
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