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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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| Quick facts about Australia |
| Country code: AU | | Zone: Pacific | | Demonym: Australian | | Official languages: English | | Driving on the left side of the road | | Currency: AUD (Australian Dollar) | | Internet TLD: .au | | Calling code: +61 | | Time zone: (UTC+8 to +10.5) - Summer (DST) (UTC+9 to +11.5) | | Population: 21.045.000 | | Capital: Canberra | | Biggest city: Sydney |
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The climate of Australia varies widely, but by far the largest part of Australia is desert or semi-arid – 40% of the landmass is covered by sand dunes. Only the south-east and south-west corners have a temperate climate and moderately fertile soil. The northern part of the country has a tropical climate: part is tropical rainforests, part grasslands, and part desert.
Rainfall is highly variable, with frequent droughts lasting several seasons thought to be caused in part by the El Niño-Southern Oscillation. Occasionally a duststorm will blanket a region or even several states and there are reports of the occasional large tornado. Rising levels of salinity and desertification in some areas is ravaging the landscape.
When to go
December to February is hot period, perfect for beach and sea bath. Spring and autumn, the weather is nice, perfect to admire Australia's natural beauty.
Winter season June to August is good for skiing.
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