Oceania/Australia and New Zealand
Australia
Canberra
27.5 Mio
7 692 024 km²
Australian dollar
Coastal
English
Historical Events
1788 - British Colonisation Begins
The penal colony of New South Wales was established by British settlers.
1890 - Responsible Government Achieved
All six colonies of Australia gained responsible government by this year.
1901 - Federation of Australia
The colonies federated to form the Commonwealth of Australia.
1942 - Statute of Westminster Adoption
Australia adopted the Statute of Westminster, furthering its autonomy from the UK.
1986 - Australia Acts Enacted
The Australia Acts ended the power of UK parliament over Australia, confirming independence.