Australia: An Underpopulated Country Flashcards
(topic: Population)
Why is Australia not always regarded as an underpopulated country?
Much of the interior of the country is inhospitable.
What is the current population density?
3 people per km squared
What was its population in 2012 and what is it predicted to rise to by 2025?
2012: 22 million
2025: 26 million
It is a resource rich nation. What are its major resources?
Coal, iron ore, copper, gold, natural gas, uranium.
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What else does Australia have potential for?
Renewable energy, particularly in terms of wind and solar power.
What countries are major investors in Australia?
China, Japan, Korea
It has…?
- Well developed infrastructure
- High skilled population
- Generally high income
What are its migration figures like?
Some of the highest positive migration figures.
What is its GNI per capita like?
High
What was unemployment like in 2012?
5.2% (globally low figure)
