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Languages in Australia
English is the official language spoken in Australia, but with so many different cultures immigrating, it's not uncommon to hear a variety of other languages spoken. There are over 240 of these, with Italian, Arabic, Greek, Cantonese, and Vietnamese being the most commonly used, although even those are not heard everywhere. In addition, there is a very high number of Aboriginal languages in certain pockets of the country. While there are different dialects, it is believed that all these languages emerged from the same original tongue. |
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Population in Australia
The population of Australia is over 19 million people. The country is divided
into six states and two territories. The bulk of the population is in the states
of Victoria and New South Wales. The two most populous cities,
Melbourne and Sydney, are located in each, respectively. The reamainder of the
east coast, from Adelaide to Cairns, has a high population. In
Western Australia, most of the people live in the southwest corner, in
Perth and vicinity.
Until the Second World War, the majority of people living in Australia were
of British and Irish descent. Following WWII, many Greeks and Italians migrated
to Australia, as did people from Germany, Lebanon, Turkey, and more. There is
also a large Vietnamese community, as after the Vietnam War, Australia took
in a high number of Vietnamese refugees. The number of Aboriginal Australians
is increasing at a rate of approximately 2% a year, as more and more people are willing to declare their Aboriginal origins. Most of these people
are situated in northern and central Australia. |
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