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While strongly influenced by Anglo-Celtic origins, the culture of Australia has also been shaped by multi-ethnic migration which has influenced all aspects of Australian life, including business, the arts, cuisine, sense of humour and sporting tastes.
Until World War II, Australian culture was almost exclusively Anglo-Celtic. The Aboriginal population was small and persecuted, and the Commonwealth government’s exclusivist White Australia policy helped to maintain the continent’s striking cultural homogeneity.
A rich and diverse cultural history. Australia’s history influences its lifestyle today, and Australia’s first and oldest stories belong to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Their diverse languages and philosophies form the oldest surviving culture on Earth.
Unlock the essence of Australian culture with twenty captivating words, delving into its rich tapestry and uncovering its unique mysteries.
Australia is a diverse, multiethnic nation with people from all over the world settling in Australia alongside the indigenous inhabitants. Caucasians of European descent make up the largest part of the population and have had the biggest impact on the nation's culture.
Australians (or Aussies) have been inventive in adapting their cultural roots to suit the new environment, climate and resources of the country. Modern society is asserting a confident and unique identity through its diversity, language (s), architecture, ‘Australianised’ cuisine, bush identity and sporting prowess.
The culture of Australia. in Australia in History. Also known as: Commonwealth of Australia. Written by. Michael Roe. Honorary Emeritus Professor of History, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia. Author of Nine Australian Progressives and others. Michael Roe, W.D.L. Ride. Visiting Fellow, Australian National University, Canberra.
Australia - Indigenous, Multicultural, Immigration: Today the population of Australia consists of more than 270 ethnic groups. Until the mid-20th century, however, Australian society was, with some accuracy, regarded in the wider world as essentially British—or at any rate Anglo-Celtic.
Australia, a vast and diverse country, is known for its stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and laid-back lifestyle. But beyond its natural beauty, there is a vibrant culture waiting to be explored. In this crash course, we will delve into the depths of Australian culture, uncovering its values, norms, and customs.
Location and Geography. Australia is an island continent in the Southern Hemisphere, lying between Antarctica and Asia. It is surrounded by the Indian Ocean to the west; the Timor, Arafura, and Coral Seas to the north; the Pacific Ocean to the east; and the Tasman Sea and Southern Ocean to the south. Much of the continent is low, flat, and dry.