Australia is the continent with the smallest total land area, and it is both a continent and a country. Australia is famous for its unique animals, including the kangaroo, the platypus, and the koala. It's also home to spectacular geographic features, from the Great Barrier Reef to Uluru, the sandstone monolith held sacred by Indigenous Australians. Using clear, concise language, this book explores Australia’s landscapes, geography, weather, natural resources, animals, plants, people, and cultures.