Australia is one of the most multicultural countries in the world, and home to the world's oldest continuing culture. We have a highly skilled workforce and a proud history of democracy and stable government.
Australia's Indigenous peoples have lived on and managed the land for more than 60,000 years however, the early treatment of Australia's Indigenous population was marked by conflict and mistreatment.
Approximately 300,000 Muslims live in Australia, and there are more than 100 mosques.
See an overview of Australia for information about Australia's trade, foreign relations, economy, environment, government, indigenous peoples, science, culture and more.