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Australia
geographical name Aus·tra·lia \ȯ-ˈstrāl-yə, ä-, ə-\
Definition of AUSTRALIA
1
continent of the eastern hemisphere SE of Asia & S of the equator area 2,948,366 square miles (7,665,751 square kilometers)
2
or Commonwealth of Australia dominion of the Commonwealth of Nations including the continent of Australia & island of Tasmania ∗ Canberra area 2,967,909 square miles (7,716,563 square kilometers), pop 17,562,000
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Australia
geographical name Aus·tra·lia \ȯ-ˈstrāl-yə, ä-, ə-\
Definition of AUSTRALIA for Kids
2
independent country including continent of Australia & island of Tasmania; capital, Canberra
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