Australia is a unique country, like no other in the world. Located in the Southern Hemisphere it is a great distance from any other country. It is the driest land that is inhabited and is also the flattest continent. The country has urbanized with the majority of the population living along the coast and in large cities, despite leaving a vast area of land uninhabited. Beginning with Aboriginals and the Dreamtime through to British Settlement and the Federation of Australia, to convicts, bushrangers and soldiers, Australia has developed and evolved into a modern and prosperous multicultural society. Australians are known for their relaxed and casual approach to life and the notion of a ‘fair go’. The Australian landscape is unforgettable with icons such as Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, the Great Barrier Reef off the north-east coast of Queensland and the Red Centre. It is clear why Australians have such a great love for the Outback. Along with its beautiful landscape and its iconic features, Australia is home to an extensive and diverse group of flora and fauna with a large number of different species being found nowhere else in the world, including fairy penguins, the kookaburra and rainbow lorikeet. Australia has a strong and dedicated commitment to the sustainability of the environment as well as its historical, cultural, economic and social aspects.