officially the Commonwealth of Australia,[12] is a sovereign country comprising the mainland

of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It is the
largest country in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country by total area. The neighbouring
countries are Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and East Timor to the north; the Solomon
Islands and Vanuatu to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-east. Australia's capital
is Canberra, and its largest city is Sydney.

Australia is a member of the ASEAN Plus mechanism, United Nations, G20, Commonwealth
of Nations, ANZUS, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), World
Trade Organization, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and the Pacific Islands Forum
. In the 2016 Australian census, the most commonly nominated ancestries
were English (36.1%), Australian (33.5%),[221] Irish (11.0%), Scottish (9.3%), Chinese (5.6%), It
alian (4.6%), German (4.5%), Indian (2.8%), Greek (1.8%), and Dutch (1.6%).[222]
Australia has the world's 9th largest immigrant population, with immigrants accounting for 26%
of the population

Language
Although Australia has no official language, English has always been entrenched as the de
facto national language.[2] Australian English is a major variety of the language with a distinctive
accent and lexicon,[239] and differs slightly from other varieties of English in grammar and
spelling.[240] General Australian serves as the standard dialect.

ccording to the 2016 census, English is the only language spoken in the home for close to
72.7% of the population. The next most common languages spoken at home
are Mandarin (2.5%), Arabic (1.4%), Cantonese (1.2%), Vietnamese (1.2%)
and Italian (1.2%).[241] A considerable proportion of first- and second-generation migrants are
bilingual.
also has Over 250 Indigenous Australian languages

religion
Australia has no state religion;
customes

One of the traditions of Australia that stands out most from the rest is that the country has a day
of its own, when the calendar arrives on January 26, all people celebrate Australia Day
commemorating a new anniversary of the declaration of Australia as an English colony , almost
225 years ago. Being one of the last days of the summer holidays, many families and children take
advantage of the festivity to have fun with music, picnics and fireworks.

But the most important holiday for Australians is April 25. It is a fundamental day for the
Australian community, since Anzac Day is celebrated, a tribute to all those killed in the wars that
includes the singing of the National Anthem, a prayer, recitation and moments of silence.

Sports are also one of the most important activities, especially extreme sports, swimming and
surfing, although nothing is as important as rugby. And Australian football
Cuisine

Meatloaf

It is the national dish, a recipe that can not be missed in any Australian house. Colloquially it is also
known as "dog's eye

Pavlova

This dessert is typical in both Australia and New Zealand and both countries fight over their origin

Kangaroo

In Australia it is normal to eat a kangaroo steak. This can be done roasted, grilled or baked, and
usually tasted little done.

This reddish-looking meat has only 2% fat and is high in protein. In addition, it has health benefits,
as it is anti-carcinogenic, anti-diabetic and reduces obesity.

Crocodile

Other meat that can be considered exotic, but in this country is used, is the crocodile

Currant jam

It is part of the bush tucker or aboriginal cuisine. The tribes of Australia are known for preparing
dishes without discarding anything of what nature offers them.

Ginger beer

Its flavor is sweet and, in general, it does not carry alcohol, but it is fermented so that it has gas.

Vegemite

It is a popular brand of pasta spread. and it is very consumed at breakfast or lunch, especially on
toast

It is made with an extract of the yeast that is left over from the brewing industry

Hamburger with beet

Barramundi

It is a fish native to Australia, where its consumption is typical. Its name comes from the aboriginal
language of Queensland, an Australian State, and means "big scale river fish". It can measure up to
two meters and reach a weight of sixty kilos.
Economi
Australia has the world's 13th-largest economy

Australia has a prosperous market economy, with an income rent per capita higher than that of
the United Kingdom, Germany and France, in terms of purchasing power parity.

The nation is in second place in the Human Development Index carried out in 2015 by the United
Nations, being surpassed only by Norway; it ranks sixth in the quality of life index of The Economist
magazine (2005), as well as being the fourth freest economy according to the Index of Economic
Freedom prepared by the Heritage Foundation
Since 2008, inflation has typically been 2–3% and the base interest rate 5–6%. The service
sector of the economy, including tourism, education, and financial services, accounts for about
70% of GDP.[218] Rich in natural resources, Australia is a major exporter of agricultural products,
particularly wheat and wool, minerals such as iron-ore and gold, and energy in the forms of
liquified natural gas and coal. Although agriculture and natural resources account for only 3%
and 5% of GDP respectively, they contribute substantially to export performance. Australia's
largest export markets are Japan, China, the US, South Korea, and New Zealand.[219] Australia
is the world's fourth largest exporter of wine, and the wine industry contributes A$5.5 billion per
year to the nation's economy

Impos

Machinery; fossil fuels; pharmaceutical products; vehicles

U.S; China; Japan; South Korea; Germany; Thailand; Malaysia

Greets

shake hands when meeting or meeting with another person, and call her by her first name by
putting Ms or Mr.

only the women, although not all, greet each other in the welcome as well as the farewell with a
kiss on the cheek.

Start by introducing yourself, saying "Nice to meet you," and then indicate your first and last
name.

Presenting your personal card is always a plus at the beginning of the meeting. As a point in favor,
add an English translation on the back of the card.

Always look in person to whom one is addressing during a work meeting.

Schedule

Being extremely punctual is strict.

Oher considertcion

Men should wear dark suits and dark ties; Women often wear light colored dresses for business
meetings.

The gifts are not well seen within commercial areas or in business meetings.

Australians highly value people who think freely and do not remain silent. They prefer that they
think too much and that the talk occupies the entire meeting before silence is king.

Australians will always look for a win-win situation when negotiating.

It is a very analytical, cold, conceptual thinking society, so they are very receptive to new ideas but
they need time to meditate and come to a conclusion.

Try not to pressure the counterpart, they can not stand the pressure and are very inflexible when
they feel they have to close a business or give an immediate response.

Caring for the environment is a sacred part of every Australian's life. Try not to throw objects on
the floor and be extremely careful with waste and any type of pollution.

The principles that are appreciated in business are: courtesy, formal relations, mutual trust and
respect. Australia is the country of social networks and clubs. It can be particularly useful to create
a network of acquaintances related to business.

Gender Roles

Equality is also crucial when it comes to a woman's place in the business world. Women work in
many of the same industries as men, and often hold positions of authority. Visitors to Australia
should be prepared to do business with high-ranking women, which may be a culture shock if that
is not the standard practice in their own countries. However, treating women professionals with
respect is just as important to Australian business ethics as treating people as equals regardless of
their social standing.

Corporate Structure

Australia’s focus on egalitarianism and individuality strongly influences corporate structure and
hierarchy. Collaboration at all levels is essential to ethical business behavior. Upper-level managers
typically seek input and advice from their subordinates, and there is often no obvious distinction
between upper- and lower-level employees. Employees at lower levels frequently have
considerable decision-making power.