Australia is a country whose cultural roots and historical links lie in European traditions but its geographical location and its sizeable Asian population gives it a character and outlook that is increasingly turned towards engagement with its neighbors in Asia. A leading agricultural producer and a country rich in natural resources, Australia is one of the few Developed nations in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also one of the world's youngest countries that continue to attract swarms of young immigrants keen to seek a new future in a vast yet thinly populated continent.
Australia is also a dream travel destination for many. From the awe inspiring sights of the Opera House and the Harbor Bridge in Sydney to the medley of Victorian and modern architecture of Melbourne; from the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical rainforests of the Northern Territory to the ancient Ayers Rock in Uluru; from the exciting and unique wildlife to the bold and the beautiful on Sydney's beaches; and from the glitz and glamour of the Gold Coast to the sophistication and quiet of Canberra, Australia is one hell of a place that leaves you gasping for more. Come discover this exciting and beautiful country with Map XL, which will soon bring to you a range of vital information and a rich array of online maps and printed map products from its online map store.
