Australia
n. continent southeast of Asia between the Indian and Pacific oceans; Commonwealth of Australia, country located on the continent of Australia | ||||
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Australia Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Australia
Noun
1. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
(synonym) Commonwealth of Australia
(hypernym) country, state, land
(member-holonym) British Commonwealth, Commonwealth of Nations
(part-holonym) Australia
(member-meronym) Australian, Aussie
(part-meronym) Canberra, Australian capital, capital of Australia
(class) bonzer
2. the smallest continent; between the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean
(hypernym) continent
(hyponym) Gulf of Carpenteria, Carpenteria
(part-holonym) eastern hemisphere, orient
(part-meronym) Australia, Commonwealth of Australia
Noun
1. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
(synonym) Commonwealth of Australia
(hypernym) country, state, land
(member-holonym) British Commonwealth, Commonwealth of Nations
(part-holonym) Australia
(member-meronym) Australian, Aussie
(part-meronym) Canberra, Australian capital, capital of Australia
(class) bonzer
2. the smallest continent; between the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean
(hypernym) continent
(hyponym) Gulf of Carpenteria, Carpenteria
(part-holonym) eastern hemisphere, orient
(part-meronym) Australia, Commonwealth of Australia
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AUSTRALIA
Australia, (n.)
A country lying in the South Sea, whose industrial and commercial development has been unspeakably retarded by an unfortunate dispute among geographers as to whether it is a continent or an island.
Australia, (n.)
A country lying in the South Sea, whose industrial and commercial development has been unspeakably retarded by an unfortunate dispute among geographers as to whether it is a continent or an island.
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Australia Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Australia
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Background
Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name of Great Britain. Six colonies were created in the late 18th and 19th centuries; they federated and became the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The new country took advantage of its natural resources to rapidly develop its agricultural and manufacturing industries and to make a major contribution to the British effort in World Wars I and II. In recent decades, Australia has transformed itself into an internationally competitive, advanced market economy. It boasted one of the OECD's fastest growing economies during the 1990's, a performance due in large part to economic reforms adopted in the 1980's. Long-term concerns include pollution, particularly depletion of the ozone layer, and management and conservation of coastal areas, especially the Great Barrier Reef.
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Australia
AU (Internet),
AU (ISO 3166),
AUS (ISO 3166),
AS (FIPS 10-4)
AU (Internet),
AU (ISO 3166),
AUS (ISO 3166),
AS (FIPS 10-4)
Australia Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Australia
61
61
| Area Code International |
Australia
Country Code-61
Country Code-61
Australia Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Currency In Each Country |
Australia
Australian dollar (AUD)
Australian dollar (AUD)
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ANZ
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALD BKG
Exchange: NYSE
Performs commercial banking operations, mortgage banking, credit card services and other related financial activities; Provides clearing bank services, trade finance, capital markets services, retail banking services and internet banking and investment services; Performs savings bank operations and other related financial
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALD BKG
Exchange: NYSE
Performs commercial banking operations, mortgage banking, credit card services and other related financial activities; Provides clearing bank services, trade finance, capital markets services, retail banking services and internet banking and investment services; Performs savings bank operations and other related financial
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AUSTRALIA & N Z BKG GRP
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Australia Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Australia Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| World Cup 2006 Teams and Players |
Australia national football team
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| Nickname | Socceroos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Association | Football Federation Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | Guus Hiddink, 2005-2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Most caps | Alex Tobin (87) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top scorer | Damian Mori (29) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| First international New Zealand 3 - 1 Australia (Dunedin, New Zealand; June 17, 1922) |
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| Largest win Australia 31 - 0 American Samoa (Coffs Harbour, Australia; April 11, 2001) (World Record) |
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| Worst defeat Australia 0 - 8 South Africa (Adelaide, Australia; September 17, 1955) |
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| Appearances | 2 (First in 1974) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | Round 1, 1974 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Appearances | 6 (First in 1980) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | Winners, 1980, 1996, 2000, 2004 |
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The Australian national football (soccer) team represents Australia in international football (soccer) competitions. The team is organised by Football Federation Australia, the sport's national governing body, and its official nickname is "the Socceroos". Australia is ranked # 42 in the FIFA World Rankings for May 2006.
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Kewell, Harold
Leeds United & Australia 
Birthdate: September 22, 1978
Birthplace: Smithfield (Sydney), Australia
Height: 180 cms
Weight: 76 kgs
Position: Left Midfielder, Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 8 caps, 1 goal (as of June 2, 2000)
English Premier League Debut: April 23, 1996 vs. Chile (L 0:3)
Kewell is very strong, and exceptionally quick, his bursts of speed left many Premiership defenders in his wake, exciting winger who can also play in attack; he has scored lots of goals. The young Aussie is a big fan favourite and when his name is read out the crowd let out a huge cheer! This young superstar is a huge hit for his country and has represented them many times in cups and even the Olympics. Was voted 1999 Oceania's Footballer of the Year, above Mark Viduka, Ned Zelic and Karembeu. Superb when running at defenders, he showed the balance and ability to mesmerise defenders in the same way in which Eddie Gray, now assistant manager at Elland Road, used to.
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Birthdate: September 22, 1978
Birthplace: Smithfield (Sydney), Australia
Height: 180 cms
Weight: 76 kgs
Position: Left Midfielder, Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 8 caps, 1 goal (as of June 2, 2000)
English Premier League Debut: April 23, 1996 vs. Chile (L 0:3)
Kewell is very strong, and exceptionally quick, his bursts of speed left many Premiership defenders in his wake, exciting winger who can also play in attack; he has scored lots of goals. The young Aussie is a big fan favourite and when his name is read out the crowd let out a huge cheer! This young superstar is a huge hit for his country and has represented them many times in cups and even the Olympics. Was voted 1999 Oceania's Footballer of the Year, above Mark Viduka, Ned Zelic and Karembeu. Superb when running at defenders, he showed the balance and ability to mesmerise defenders in the same way in which Eddie Gray, now assistant manager at Elland Road, used to.
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Slater, Robbie
Northern Spirit & Australia 
Birthdate: November 22, 1964
Birthplace: Lancashire, England
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 82 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 25 caps, 1 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: St George, Sydney City, Sydney Croatia, Lens, Southampton, West Ham United, Blackburn Rovers, Anderlecht, Sydney United, Blacktown, Auburn, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Transfer Fee: $5.00 Millions of Dollars
Robbie is an australian born in Great Britain that has spetn most of his career in Europe. Began in professional soccer with St. George before moving to Sydney CSC four years later. His first euro-team was RSC Anderlecht of Belgium, in which he won the Belgian Cup in 1988 and 1989. In the summer of 1990 he returned to RC Lens. Made his international debut in 1984.
Birthdate: November 22, 1964
Birthplace: Lancashire, England
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 82 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 25 caps, 1 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: St George, Sydney City, Sydney Croatia, Lens, Southampton, West Ham United, Blackburn Rovers, Anderlecht, Sydney United, Blacktown, Auburn, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Transfer Fee: $5.00 Millions of Dollars
Robbie is an australian born in Great Britain that has spetn most of his career in Europe. Began in professional soccer with St. George before moving to Sydney CSC four years later. His first euro-team was RSC Anderlecht of Belgium, in which he won the Belgian Cup in 1988 and 1989. In the summer of 1990 he returned to RC Lens. Made his international debut in 1984.
Vidmar, Tony
Birthdate: July 4, 1970
Birthplace: Adelaide, Australia
Height: 185 cms
Weight: 80 kgs
Position: Defender
International: 36 caps, 1 goals (as of September 1, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Germinal Ekeren, Adelaide City, NAC Breda
Transfer Fee: -
Australian international full-back signed by Rangers in June 1997 as a free agent from Dutch club NAC Breda. Made 62 League appearances for NAC in his two seasons there, scoring four goals from left back. Has settled in as a regular contender for a place in Rangers' defence. His elder brother, Aurelio, played for a host of European clubs, including Tenerife and Feyernoord..
Viduka, Mark
Birthdate: October 9, 1975
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 92 kg
Position: Centre Forward
International: 12 caps, 1 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Melbourne Knights, Croatia Melbourne, Croatia Zagreb
Transfer Fee: $5.00 Millions of Dollars
The australian star is a forward similar to antique custom. He doesn't has a depurated technical quality, but is a natural fighter, very agressive and do not give a ball for lost. In the 99-00 season his sense for goal was in constant progress, in so much way, that he was voted Players' Scottish Premier League Best Player and Top Scorer of the league. Besides, Larsson's injury has given him more protagonism. In his country he played with 2 teams of the capital, he was Player of the Year and Top Goal Scorer in 1993. With Croatia Zagreb in 3 seasons, he scored 40 goals in 84 games. A regular fixture in the Aussies since Atlanta '96 Olympic Games.
Australia Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia is a country in the southern hemisphere comprising the mainland of the world's smallest continent, the major island of Tasmania and a number of other islands in the Indian, Pacific and Southern Oceans. The neighbouring countries are Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea to the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia to the north-east, and New Zealand to the south-east.
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