45+ Pictures That Prove Australia Is Truly A One-Of-A-Kind Country

Published on 06/24/2021
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The Sydney Opera House

Although Australia isn’t known for its artificial wonders, the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia’s largest city, is perhaps the country’s most recognizable landmark. Its distinctive clamshell design is unquestionably what sets it apart from the competition.

The Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House

Originally estimated to cost only $7 million, the completed project ended up costing $102 million, with the majority of the money coming from a State Lottery grant. Every year, over 10.9 million people come to see what it has to offer.

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It Gets Very Cold

The Australian Alps are located in the southeast of Australia and are named after they receive more snow than the Austrian Alps. As a result, Australia is actually a popular skiing destination, with some of the best skiing in the world, believe it or not.

It Gets Very Cold

It Gets Very Cold

With its diverse climate and terrain, Australia is one of the few countries on the planet that can boast a climate and landscape that includes deserts, jungles, and snow-capped mountains all in one place.

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