australia

• Имя собственное, обозначающее страну и континент, расположенные между южной частью Тихого и Индийского океанов, изначально населённые аборигенными племенами, а позже заселённые британскими каторжниками в качестве исправительной колонии.

A proper noun referring to a country and continent located between the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, originally inhabited by Aboriginal tribes and later settled by British convicts as a penal colony.

uncountable · proper noun

1. A1formal

   A country and continent located in the Southern Hemisphere, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, known for its unique wildlife and diverse landscapes.

   Австралия

   • Australia is famous for its beaches and the Great Barrier Reef.
   • She moved to Australia to study at the University of Sydney.
   • Kangaroos and koalas are native to Australia.

2. Geographical continentA2formal

   The smallest continent on Earth, situated between the South Pacific and Indian Oceans.

   Австралия

   • Australia is both a country and a continent.
   • The continent of Australia includes the mainland and surrounding islands.
   • Geographers often refer to Australia as an island continent.