LibGuides: Country Information: Australia: Country Overview & Culture

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World Factbook This link opens in a new window
Turn to the World Factbook for information on 267 countries. Provides background and data related to history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and international relations for each country.

Australia 18 (Inglés)
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ISBN: 9781743213889
Publication Date: 2015-11-24
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Australia - Culture Smart! by Barry Penney; Gina Teague
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ISBN: 9781857338287
Publication Date: 2016-02-01
Australia is different--a vast island-continent with distances so great that the capital of Western Australia is closer to Singapore than it is to Sydney.

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Consult the 2021 OECD Economic Survey of Australia for information on the Australian Economy.
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Learn more about market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs for over 125 countries. These reports are prepared by trade and industry experts at US embassies worldwide.

Information on the business landscape, trade regulations, investment climate, and political & economic environment of 125 countries
Explore the guide on Australia

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Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
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Contains articles from scholarly and trade journals, newspapers, and magazines as well as industry and company reports
To find news about Australia:
- Enter Australia in the search box and select GE Geographic Terms under Select a Field
- Select Newspaper and/or Periodical under Publication type
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