Australia
By: Laine Apple
Australia's land size and area
Australia's population
Education in Australia
Armed forces
Physical features
Australia's Economy
Australia has a developed modern market economy and has had one of the best economies of the world in recent years with high-growth, low-inflation and low interest rates, in other words the economy is very stable. 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. It has made a comparatively large investment in social infrastructure, including education, training, health and transport. Since 1992 Australia has averaged greater than 3 per cent economic growth and recorded over 17 consecutive years. This economic stability places Australia in the top percentage of developed countries in terms of sustained rates of growth.