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---Unique Geographical Culture and Politics Contents Geography ---Location and Size ---Geographic Regions ---Climate ---Major Cities Politics ---Three-tier System ---The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act Location and Size Australia lies in the Southern Hemisphere, between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The country is surround by sea on all sides: the Pacific Ocean on the east, the Indian Ocean on the west, the Arafura Sea(阿拉弗拉海) on the north, and the South Indian Ocean on the south. With a total area of 7.7 million square kilometers, Australia is the sixth largest country in the world, after Russia, Canada, China, the U.S. and Brazil. Geographic Regions Climate The location of Australia in the Southern Hemisphere makes its seasons the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. January and February are the hottest summer months, while June and July are the coldest winter months. The climate of Australia varies greatly from region to region. In the tropical area of the north, which occupies around 40% of the country’s total landmass, its warm to extreme hot all year round and there is no winter. By contrast, the temperate regions of the south enjoy a moderate climate, which hot summers and mild winters. The coldest areas are the highlands and plateaus of Tasmania and the southeastern portion of the mainland. The hot and dry conditions of Australia bring about recurring droughts across the country. Major Cities---Canberra Major Cities---Sydney Major Cities---Melbourne Major Cities---Brisbane Major Cities---Perth Major Cities---Adelaide Politics three-tier system Australia’s system of government reflects both the British and North American models of liberal democracy, but with some unique Australian features. In terms of its governmental system, Australia follows the federation model of the United States. The federal government has a three-tier system: the federal gov