2. Population The total population of Australia is just over 20 million. Majority of the population is made up of descendants of immigrants. The total population of Australia is just over 20 million. Majority of the population is made up of descendants of immigrants.

3. Language The official language is English. It is known as the Australian version (unofficial name - "strayn"). If written language almost always follows the rules of British English there are many jargons and slang expressions and abbreviations.

4. National characteristics Australians are a friendly and happy nation. They love various jokes and always smile. They also appreciate the individuality and independence. That is why every family in Australia has its own house. Australians respect the mobile and sociable people. One of the main qualities of Australians is honesty. They never lie.

5. National features They do not have many rules of communication. Various jokes and nicknames are normal. They do not have many rules of communication. Various jokes and nicknames are normal. In Australia people do not use "Mr.", "Mrs.", they prefer to apply the names or nicknames. Also they are against pride and show off. In Australia people do not use "Mr.", "Mrs.", they prefer to apply the names or nicknames. Also they are against pride and show off. Greeting regardless of the relationship between people sounds like "gdey" (a good day). Greeting regardless of the relationship between people sounds like "gdey" (a good day). Australians like nature very much. Australians are proud of their yards. They like to create and grow up different trees and flowers. Australians like nature very much. Australians are proud of their yards. They like to create and grow up different trees and flowers. Australians are very hospitable. They love to gather in big companies and have fun together. Australians are very hospitable. They love to gather in big companies and have fun together.

6. Australian national holidays New Year- January 1 New Year- January 1 Easter, Good Friday and Easter Sunday - Early April Easter, Good Friday and Easter Sunday - Early April Christmas Day and Boxing Day - December 25-26 Christmas Day and Boxing Day - December 25-26 Labour Day - First Monday in October - This festival is celebrated in honor of the workers, who were fighting for their rights Labour Day - First Monday in October - This festival is celebrated in honor of the workers, who were fighting for their rights …

7. Australia Day Many years ago on that day the British ships led by Arthur Phillip sailed to the coast of Australia and claimed the rights to this land and organized a British colony.

8. ANZAC Day One of the most important national holidays of the country, extending in all states, is Defender's Day or ANZAC Day. This event is celebrated not only in Australia but also in New Zealand. ANZAC Day is celebrated since 1916 and is a day of remembrance for the victims who died in the First and Second World Wars. The name of this festival stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

9. Royal Regatta It is celebrated every second Monday in February. The regatta lasts 2-3 days. In these days a large number of funny activities and competitions are made. Some of them are sailing, boat races, competitions for water skiing and even for Miss Regatta. All the participants and guests are waiting for a spectacular air show and the traditional fireworks display.

10. Australian national holidays All these holidays are very funny. During these days carnivals, fireworks, free food, contests and a lot of entertainment are organized.

11. Questions What is the official language in Australia? Are Australians a friendly and happy nation? Do Australians like funny holidays? Do people use Mr and Mrs in Australia? Do they like to grow up different trees and flowers?