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Australia may be an island, but it is
also the world's largest one, encompassing a range of stunning
landscapes, from immense, barren deserts to tropical rainforests and
rugged mountains. Isolated from other continents, Australia has an
abundance of unique plant and animal life recognisable by cuddly
koalas, bounding kangaroos and ungainly emus. One of the country's greatest lures is its sense of space. A beach, patch of tropical forest or piece of sandy desert all to yourself is an easy reality. Watersports are ferociously popular, especially surfing. The hulking form of Uluru (Ayers Rock), an impossibly large rock plonked in the middle of Australia that soaks up the reds and oranges of the outback's fiery sun, is Australia's most iconic image. Australia's Great Barrier Reef is the most famous marine-protected area in the world and the largest UNESCO World Heritage area. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world and home to approximately 400 different types of coral. It is also an area of outstanding natural beauty and home to around 1500 different species of fish, 4000 types of mollusc and many endangered species. |
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