Formal Name: Commonwealth of Australia Australia is located in
the south-west of Oceania. It is comprised of the Australian
continent, Tasmania island, Cocos Islands, Norfolk Island, and
other numerous islands. The area is 7,692,024 square kilometers.
Most of the continent is flat without significant high
mountains. The climate of Australia varies widely. The northern
part of the country has a tropical climate, the southern part
has a temperate climate, and the central and west part has a dry
climate. The capital is Cannberra. Most of the estimated 20.63
million people are European descent. Others are Asian descent
and Aboriginal people (the indigenous population). Forest Fire,
Cyclone, Storms, Flood, Flash Flood, Landslides, Tornade,
Earthquake, Tsunami, Heat Wave and Drought are main disasters.
Victorian Bushfire (February 2009) On and around Saturday 7
February 2009, extreme bushfire caused sever damage in state of
Victoria. As of March 6, around 200 people were killed, around
500 injured and more than 2,0