This document provides information about Australia, including its population size, largest city, capital, states and territories. It notes that Aboriginals first arrived around 60,000 years ago and Britain claimed New South Wales in 1770. The six colonies formed the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. Additional details are given about Australia's indigenous population, climate, exports, famous actors, deadly animals, slang terms, celebrations, Aboriginal culture and history, bushfires, and Olympic athlete Cathy Freeman.