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tours to Australia |
| Capital |
Canberra |
| GLAVS TRAVEL |
TOUR PROGRAM (here) |
| Location |
Australia is located on Australian continent in the Indian and Pacific Ocean, encludes Tasmania and other islands. Area 2.768 mln. sq. mi. |
| Carrency |
Australian dollar (AUD) $1 = 1.08AUD (Jan 2010) |
| Population |
21.714 mln. (2009). 92% white, 7% asian, 15 aboriginal |
| Local time |
14 hours ahead of New-York time |
| Electrical Voltage |
240V, 50 Hz
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| Visa reqierment |
Visa needed for US sitizens. |
| National cuisine |
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| Weather |
º Because of its enormous sizes and unique geographical location, Australia possesses the widest variety of climatic conditions - from the subequatorial regions on the North to the moderate sea in the South. The hot and moist northern sections of the country are changed by semiarid tropical central regions, and South and southeastern coasts relate already to the zone of subtropics, with the sufficiently pleasant warm climate. Tasmania - very “cold” region of the country with the moderate climate, but also it is here sufficient sections, which excellently be suitable for leisure.
The hottest season - since November until January, at this time throughout the entire territory of the country temperature composes from +68ºF to +90ºF, and in the central regions it can reach also to +100-107ºF. In this case after only 1,5 - 2 hours after sunset, the temperature can descend on 20-25ºF. Weather at this time is softer on the coast of Pacific Ocean and the islands of large barrier reef. Is relatively coldly in June - August, temperature rises not above +60-65ºF, but in the temperate zone sometimes it descends also to 32ºF. Rains go practically at any time year; however, the most moist monthes- summer. Some regions yearly survive the periods of drought or seasonal floods. |
| SOUVENIRS |
What to bring from Australia?
From the treasures famous Australian Pink opals (pride of Australians) and intricate adornments of them enjoy the greatest demand: hours, coulombs, rings, link.
Kudzhi - style of clothing, which absorbed into itself the motives of the creation of aborigines. These those connected from the finest many-colored threads of sweater and dress you will be able to purchase nowhere, except Australia.
Australian cosmetic of a series Tea tree. These are all possible oils, cream, lasions, shampoos and conditioners. They are sold in each drugstore on the obtainable price. But plus in the fact that the tea tree grows only in Australia and it is very very useful for the skin.
Boomerangs, painted by aborigines. Ugg boots - this very popular, at least in Melbourne, the warm foot-wear of the domestic cut from the sheep skin mechanical ohm - are possible all versions from shlepantsev to the boots.
Ball-point pens with the borigen figures, tea towels with the Australian motives, adornment with the inserts from the iron ore. Very interesting souvenir - these are the small copies of Australian road signs. Only in Australia is road sign that warning “carefully, the following 5 kilometers of koaly or kangaroo) pass road”.
Cream of papaiya - remarkable means from all possible problems. Oil of emu - it use for treating the problems of joints.
The bottle of excellent Australian wine also can interest you. Australian sunflower oil with any grasses and seasonings. Typical strange souvenir from Australia - opener for the bottles, made from the paw of kangaroo.
Dzherka (dry meat) of crocodiles and other Australian animals. Aborigen pictures on the cloth (when desired they are put into the framework). Stones “magic” to the success, the health, the money, etc, in addition.
To stores in Austria it is permitted news trade since Monday until Friday from 6.00 to 19.30, and on Saturdays trade in the stores is permitted to 17.00. The actual time of operation of stores in Austria varies. Usually stores are opened from 8.00 to 18.30, some of them can be shut to the dinner interruption for 1-2 hours. In this question of uniformity there does not exist.
In the tourist centers and at the health resorts can be established the special hours of the work of stores. Since Monday until Friday to 21.00, and on Saturday and on Sunday - to 18.00. Stores at the railway stations and in the airports work in the hours of the greatest influx of passengers (approximately to 23.00). Smoking equipment are sold in the tobacco benches (Tabak Trafik) and in the automatic boothes. In the hotel restaurants, the coffee houses, the inns the tobacco stands somewhat more expensively.
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