Platypus is a small Australian mammal with distinctive flat bill. Body length ranges from 38 to 60 cm, males larger than females. Has distinctive white patches under eyes and dark brown above. Features waterproof fur and streamlined body with dorsal eyes
Largest desert in Australia, covering 348,750 km² from Western to South Australia. First European explorer Ernest Giles crossed in 1875, naming it after Queen Victoria. Divided by rough tracks including Connie Sue and Anne Beadell Highways
Oceania includes Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Region spans Eastern and Western hemispheres, covering 9 million square kilometres. Australia is considered the largest island in Oceania. Puncak Jaya in Indonesia is highest peak at 4,884 metres
English is the majority language, used by 72% of the population. Over 120 Indigenous languages exist, with 70 endangered. Australian English has a distinctive accent and grammar. 5.8 million Australians spoke languages other than English in 2021
Australia's climate is influenced by subtropical high pressure belt. Most of the country is desert or semi-arid. Only south-east and south-west corners have temperate climate. Northern part has tropical climate between grasslands and desert
ZIP codes are unique to the US, while postcodes are used internationally. ZIP codes are five-digit numbers, while postcodes can mix letters and numbers. Different countries use distinct postal code formats