Top facts about Australia that will surprise you

According to Travel Nation, about 80% of Australia's animal and plant species are endemic.

According to Travel Nation, about 90% of Australia's population lives in coastal areas because most of the country's territory is desert and arid areas, making life and agriculture in the interior difficult. Photo: Travel Nation.

Tasmania, Australia, is considered to have the cleanest air in the world thanks to its isolated location, far from land-based pollution sources, and the action of strong westerly winds that bring clean air from the Southern Ocean. Photo: Tourism Tasmania & Chris Bray.

The Great Barrier Reef is the pride of Australia, visible from space. It is the world's largest coral reef ecosystem and the largest living structure on Earth, and was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981. Photo: TN.

Australia has more than 60 distinct wine regions spread across the country, each with its own unique climate, soil and grape varieties, creating a diversity of wine flavours and styles. The majority of wine regions are located in New South Wales and Victoria. Photo: TN.

Fraser Island in Australia is the world's largest sand island. Fraser Island's powdery white sand beaches are a highlight of any trip to Queensland. Hervey Bay is the starting point for exploring the island. Photo: Wikipedia.

Australia boasts many spectacular railways. Among them, the Indian Pacific Railway, which connects the two major cities of Sydney and Perth, is famous for its long journey, diverse landscapes from mountains to deserts, and owns the longest straight stretch of railway in the world. Photo: TN.

According to Travel Nation, about 80% of animal and plant species in Australia are endemic. Photo: TN.

Uluru is a giant sandstone rock, considered a symbol and sacred tourist destination of Australia. The rock is famous for its impressive ability to change color under the sun, and has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Photo: TN.

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