Interesting tidbits regarding Australia: Prince Leonard’s Land.
If you believed Australia to be merely an island nation, you would be mistaken.
The Principality of Hutt River, which was established when Leonard Casley seceded from the Commonwealth in 1970 due to his disapproval of new government wheat production quotas, is known as Australia’s “second largest country.”
Approximately 13,000 citizens inhabit this principality, which is recognized constitutionally.
It boasts a post office and gift shop, making it a welcoming destination for visitors.
P.S. A passport is not required for a visit.
Staircase to the Moon.
When the rising full moon reflects off the rippled mud flats at Roebuck Bay in Western Australia during low tide, it creates an optical illusion of a golden staircase leading up to the moon.
The town is alive with excitement, as everyone is eager to witness this phenomenon.
At Town Beach, a vibrant evening market features food stalls, and visitors often bring fold-up chairs along with a drink or two.
N.B. Although the original text mentions ‘a bottle of something,’ it’s clear the writer has never experienced Australia—no one ever brings just ONE bottle…
No location in Australia is further than 1000 km from the ocean or a beach.
(The farthest point from any ocean in the world is located in China.)
Australia is home to the largest cattle station (ranch) in the world. Covering 30,028 km², it’s nearly the size of Belgium.
Due to its vastness and low population density, Australia often calculates its density in square kilometers per person, rather than people per square kilometer.
Each Australian has access to 380,000 square meters of land, yet over 90% of Australia’s GDP occupies only 0.02% of its land mass.
In fact, more land is taken up by pubs. (There are no statistics available for the GDP here, but my guess is: substantial).
In 1954, Bob Hawke entered the Guinness Book of Records after drinking 2.5 pints of beer in just 11 seconds.
Later, Bob Hawke became the Prime Minister of Australia.
This speaks volumes about our politicians…
