AUSTRALIA TRAINING PROGRAM

Phase 1 includes the application and screening of candidates by the program coordinator at the American Adventure agency. Later, the candidate is checked by the sponsoring agency AAG, which makes the final decision on whether the candidate is eligible for the further course of the program or not.

The required documentation for PHASE 1 is:

• AAG CV form completed and updated by the candidate in English;
• 2 letters of recommendation on company letterhead;
• Proof of work experience of 12 months at most in the last two years from the moment of application or proof of studies or completed studies in the requested field;
• Certificate of completed studies if the student still does not have an original diploma (original certificate + English translation) or diploma (original + English translation);
• Passport – scanned first page of the passport with a picture;
• Copy of birth certificate + English translation;
• Certificate from the MUP that the candidate has not been criminally prosecuted (original + English translation).

NOTE: A certificate from the Ministry of Interior must be obtained for each location where the participant has resided for a year or longer (including the country of birth). Those who have worked in the US for a year or more will need to provide FBI certification that the applicant has not been criminally prosecuted.

IN THIS PHASE, THE CANDIDATE PAYS THE FIRST AND SECOND INSTALLMENTS OF THE PROGRAM.

THE FIRST INSTALLMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100 is paid upon signing the AGREEMENT and joining the program.

THE SECOND INSTALLMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $210 is paid when the candidate brings all the necessary documentation to start the program.

Phase 2 involves the process of finding a job, and it begins when all documents are submitted, checked and approved by the sponsoring agency AAG.

1. Based on all the candidate's references, the sponsoring agency AAG sends the candidate's CV document to the potential employer for review;
2. The employer confirms interest in the candidate;
3. A Skype interview is organized between the candidate and the employer;
4. If the employer agrees to hire the candidate, the business offer is sent to the candidate for review;
5. Checking the skills that will be required for the implementation of the Training program;
6. The training plan has been finalized;
7. The training plan is signed by the employer and the candidate;
8. Training Contract signed by the AAG sponsor, the employer and the candidate;
9. The candidate applies for health insurance.

IN THIS PHASE OF THE PROGRAM, THE CANDIDATE PAYS THE THIRD AND LAST INSTALLMENT NO LATER THAN 5 WORKING DAYS AFTER SIGNING THE WORK OFFER. THE AMOUNT OF THE LAST INSTALLMENT IS $3780. 

This stage involves submitting the entire application to the Australian government.

1. Sponsor agency AAG submits documents to migration agents;
2. The migration agent reviews the documentation and sends it to the Australian Department of Home Affairs for verification;
3. If the candidate is required to submit additional documentation, he is obliged to submit it as soon as possible;
4. The candidate has been approved for a Training visa (the average duration of the check by the MIA of Australia is 3-4 months).

Phase 4 involves performing the required procedure before going to the program. The sponsoring agency must go through certain items with the candidate prior to his departure to Australia. This procedure is usually carried out 2-3 weeks before the candidate's departure.

Program items ahead of the trip:

1. Airline ticket - after obtaining the visa, the candidate buys a ticket through the American Adventure agency, and the agency promptly delivers the candidate's flight information to the sponsoring agency;
2. Tax file number and bank account - Applying for a tax number is mandatory. The applicant will complete the TFN document and the TaxBack partner will submit the claim on the applicant's behalf when they arrive in Australia. The candidate will apply electronically to open an account with ANZ Bank of Australia and go to their branch in Australia to collect their debit card;
3. IMAN form of health insurance - IMAN form is mandatory. The candidate will complete this form after setting up a bank account in Australia. Payment of health insurance begins two weeks after the candidate's arrival at work;
4. Orientation - In order to ensure that the candidate is ready for the successful implementation of the program, the AAG sponsoring agency will organize an orientation via Skype account with the candidate prior to his departure to Australia. Orientation topics include the following:

• Visa information
• Culture shock
• Laws in Australia
• How to have the most successful job placement possible
• Accommodation: The candidate is obliged to provide himself with accommodation as soon as he finds out where the job offer will be located. The sponsoring agency assists in providing the first three nights at the nearest hotel as soon as the candidate arrives (at the expense of the sponsoring agency). The candidate is responsible for the rest of the stay. Only in exceptional circumstances does the employer provide accommodation to the candidate as part of the job offer (if the workplace is quite far from public transport or a larger city and if it is very demanding to get from the accommodation to the workplace).
• Sponsoring agency support and procedures while participants are on the program
• Pre-departure checklist
• The orientation also allows the candidate to meet other candidates who will also attend the program
• All applicants must have an orientation completed prior to departure to Australia.

The next phase involves support from American Adventure and the AAG sponsoring agency during the duration of the program. The AAG sponsoring agency will be available to the candidate for assistance in case of any need or emergency. The candidate will, of course, be able to contact his parent agency American Adventure at any time via email or phone. In this case, the candidate must be aware of the time difference and must be prepared to receive a response from the agency possibly after a few hours. The sponsoring agency will contact the candidate upon arrival in Australia to ensure that the candidate has arrived safely and settled in and to obtain from the candidate their Australian phone number and address where they will be staying during the program. The sponsoring agency is in contact with the candidate even in extraordinary circumstances if the candidate experiences the following:

• Accommodation difficulties;
• Problems with the employer;
• Problems at the workplace;
• Culture shock.

Login:

• The candidate must report to their sponsoring agency as soon as they arrive in Australia and settle;
• The candidate will receive an email from the sponsor every month to post information about their progress at work and generally about the progress of the program;
• The applicant must complete his monthly application;
• The AAG sponsoring agency will check the candidate's progress with the employer on a quarterly basis;
• The candidate will be invited to any local meeting or social event organized by the AAG sponsoring agency.

Contact information:

• For general information or questions – aagtrainee@allianceabroad.com.au and feel free to CC your home agency to keep us updated australia@workandtravel.rs
• Applicants in Australia should call 000 for emergencies;
• The AAG sponsoring agency's emergency number is 1-300-797-822 (toll free and can only be called within Australia);
• AUSsupport@com
• Address: Shop 7/1 The Concourse, Benowa, Queensland 4217, Australia.

After the program ends, the following will happen:

• The candidate will complete a survey related to the program;
• The final training plan is signed by the candidate and the employer and submitted to the sponsoring agency AAG;
• The sponsoring agency AAG informs the Australian Department of Home Affairs about the conclusion of the program.

1. Standard and quality of life
   Australia can offer a high quality of life and standard of living thanks to the combination of its relatively stable economy, climate and lifestyle.
2. Economy
   While other countries fell into global recession, Australia achieved strong economic growth, low debt and a triple-A credit rating.
   Unlike most European countries, Australia has so far largely avoided sinking into a deep recession. Australia is the thirteenth largest economy in the world, has a high GDP per capita, a low poverty rate, a relatively low unemployment rate and is rich in natural resources. This means that there is a greater diversity of employment and business opportunities than in many European countries, especially in the services, finance and IT industries.
   The government is trying to attract the attention of skilled professionals and workers from all over the world and this has led to a dramatic increase in the quality of services and products coming from Australia.
3. Health system
   Australians enjoy the third highest life expectancy in the world. Australia's health care system is world-renowned for its effectiveness and efficiency.
   In an international comparative study of health systems in six countries (Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Great Britain and the United States of America) it was found that Australia ranks at the highest level.
4. Air conditioning
   Australia's climate varies due to its geographical size, but generally a temperate and warm climate prevails throughout the year, especially in coastal cities.
   This relatively benign climate has contributed to the fact that people in this country spend a lot of time outside.
5. Multiculturalism
   Australia has an extremely multicultural population. Australia's recent history is one of mass emigration, from all parts of the world. Today 1 in 4 Australians was born overseas and that ratio continues to grow.
   This means you will never stand out as a foreigner in Australia. If you are smart, positive, have a good level of English and the right attitude, you will find many job opportunities, probably more than in your own country. No wonder Australia is often called the "promised land".
   Australians are hospitable and open to foreigners who settle here. In Australia, you will find tolerance, the cosmopolitan atmosphere of major cities and cultural influence from around the world.
6. Happiest nation in the world
   Australia was voted the happiest nation in the world among developed countries three years in a row (2011, 2012 and 2013) by the Paris-based Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
   In the OECD research, more than 30 countries were ranked, with criteria such as the level of income of citizens, health, safety and standard of living.
7. English speaking area
   We cannot dispute the fact that many people and immigrants from all over the world choose Australia as a country to live precisely because of the fact that it is an English-speaking area. Considering that English is the most frequently used language in the whole world, it is easier for people to integrate in a country where this language is officially spoken.
8. A friendly country
   The Anholt Brand Index, which ranks countries based on culture, tourism and people, regularly ranks Australia at the top of the list of friendliest countries in the world.
   The figure of almost 6 million tourists a year shows us that Australians are doing the right thing to bring people back to this country in greater numbers.
9. Low crime rate
   Australia is one of the safest countries in the world and has one of the lowest crime rates.
10. A way of life
    Many foreigners consider the lifestyle as the main reason for going to Australia. Due to the sunny and warm climate, as well as a large number of beautiful beaches and other green areas, Australia offers a relaxed way of life. There are endless ways to spend your time in Australia, including swimming, barbecuing or picnicking on the beach, hiking, diving, fishing or simply enjoying the sun. With its long, sandy and clean beaches that are among the best in the world, Australia is also a surfer's paradise. (source http://budikengur.com/)

The Australian National Tourism and Transport Forum has officially announced the return of culinary chefs to Australia's shortage list. This country urgently needs trained chefs to help tourists have a positive experience of Australia. In the spheres of tourism and transport, there is a shortage of many occupations, but the most urgent demand is for cooks. During 2011 and 2012, 2,160 chefs and chefs received work visas but, as stated, "many tourism and hospitality businesses still have problems finding adequate staff." Tourism is a very competitive industry and, in addition to good infrastructure and an interesting cultural offer, Australia also needs experienced people who will be able to meet the demands of guests at all levels. For the Australia Training program, we currently need people who will go for a certain period of time (12-18 months) to improve in their field and to be able to find the best possible job in the profession when they return to their home country. The salary that program participants can expect on an annual basis is between $42,000 - $50,000 AUD.

• rent: $400-1800 per month (small apartment for two people)
• electricity: $250 for three months (one-room apartment for two people)
• water: $120 for three months (one-room apartment for two people)
• telephone/mobile: $20-60 per month depending on the package
• Internet: $50-120 per month depending on operator and flow
• food: between $50-100 per week per person (depends on how much you eat)
• fuel: about $1.3 per liter
• coffee: $3,5-4
• tooth repair is around :$150-350
• hairdresser standard haircut: $80, manicurist $60
• the two main supermarkets are Woolworths and Coles, however the European supermarket Aldi also has good prices
• the average consumption basket of a family is $150-200 for food alone per week
• the main course in restaurants generally ranges around $35
• for an apartment, it is always necessary to set aside a deposit in the amount of one month's rent
• bills are generally paid by linking them to a bank account. In that case, they are automatically paid on a certain date of the month, and the service usually informs you before removing the money from the account
• delivery of things when you move costs about $50-90 per tour
• the price of a ride in city buses or metro always depends on the mileage. Transportation works by buying a MZKI card that is filled with money at certain places and is checked on the machine with "touch on" when you enter and "touch off" when you get off the bus, and in return a certain amount of money is deducted from your card. On working days, the maximum amount that can be spent from the card is $12. It is also possible to get a monthly card for a specific zone, and in that case you can drive as much as you want.
• on average, living in Australia is 10% more expensive than in the US.

One of the most important things when planning to move even to another city, let alone another country, is a bank account. In modern society, doing business without a bank account is impossible, on the basis of it you receive a salary, get pension and health insurance, pay all transactions and bills, take out loans and much more.

The thing you have to think about before you go to Australia is choosing the right bank and opening an account in it.

Some banks in Australia allow you to transfer funds even before your departure to Australia. The first bank in Australia whose services are used by the majority of citizens is "WESTPAC". This bank has a wide range of services and benefits that it provides both to residents and to persons temporarily working and staying in Australia. Westpac is a bank that has offices all over the world and has a support service that is active 24/07. In addition to regular banking services, it provides plenty of information and convenience to people coming to Australia for the first time. The most convenient thing about this bank is that it allows you to open a current account even up to 12 months before your arrival in Australia, as well as the possibility of transferring funds.

Westpac Bank's website is https://www.westpac.com.au/ if you need additional information.

Australia is one of the first countries to introduce mobile phones into active use and is generally among the first countries in the world to implement new techniques and technologies. When buying a new phone, always pay attention to every detail, price, size, brand, memory, additional benefits and so on. The same is the case with the phone number, what is the signal strength by territory, what is the service itself like. Mobile phone providers are probably the most knowledgeable people who can provide you with this type of information and give you the right advice. Such is the case in Australia. In Australia, there is an extremely small percentage of the population that buys phones that are not tied to a mobile operator.

Australia's leading mobile providers are:

TELSTRA. Telstra is Australia's leading mobile provider for mobile phones with the option to pay in installments with a variety of benefits. They also have a wide network of stores where you can buy adequate equipment for your mobile phones. In addition to mobile telephony services, they also provide home Internet and landline telephony services, depending on which package you choose. The largest percentage of the population uses the services of this provider because it provides the best conditions for paying mobile phones, you can be a prepaid and postpaid user, and most of the territory of Australia is covered by the signal.

OPTUS. Optus is the second largest mobile provider but is certainly far smaller than Telstra. The scope of Optus' business is reduced to about 30 private projects and 8 business projects that cover a certain number of the population. The biggest difference between Telstra and Optus is the size of the territory that the signal covers, and in this case Telstra is definitely the better provider.

VODAFONE. Vodafone is an even smaller mobile provider than Optus, reduced to just 38 private projects in Australia. The biggest disadvantage of this provider is that the signal covers only large metropolises and larger cities in the districts.

VIRGIN MOBILE. Virgin mobile is definitely the smallest provider in Australia that is effectively part of Optus because it uses its network.

With all of the listed providers, you can conclude a contract on the package that suits you best. The most important thing is to emphasize when choosing a package what you really need and emphasize that you want to know the final price including taxes so that there is no confusion.

We recommend that, when you first move to Australia, you take a package that is paid in advance and allows you a certain number of minutes, messages, roaming for that money, because the overdraft interest on other packages in Australia is quite high.

It is important to note that most accessories you may have from previous mobile phones will not work with the mobile phones you pick up in Australia as they have different technology to us. For this very reason, there is no point in carrying additional mobile equipment that you probably won't be able to use.

NEW SOUTH WALES

is the oldest inhabited country in Australia, which originally arose as a colony on the shores of Port Jackson on the territory of present-day Sydney. Today, Sydney is the capital and largest city of this country and represents a city with ethnic communities from more than 100 countries. The population of New South Wales is 7.29 million inhabitants, which is a third of the total population of Australia.

The first people to inhabit this country were the Aborigines, the original natives of Australia. In 1770, Captain James Cook, under the command of the British Royal Navy, sailed along the east coast of Australia and set sail in the bay now known as South Sydney. Cook declared this territory a colony of Great Britain and named it New South Wales. The colony became a country in 1901 after Australia was officially declared a country.

Today, South Wales is one of Australia's largest immigration centers. This is Australia's most populous state and economic center, and as such offers numerous employment opportunities for overseas citizens.

The state is known as the "Premier State" and the residents are known as "cockroaches".

SYDNEY:

Sydney is the capital of the state of New South Wales and with 4.6 million inhabitants is the largest city in Australia. It is located on the central coast of the state between the Blue Mountains in the west and the Tasman Sea in the east. The city is located on numerous bays and rivers. Sydney has about 480,000 tourists and visitors on a daily basis. Above all, the city offers good entertainment and attracts practically every major musical, dramatic and cultural event. Because of its place in the country's economy and education, Sydney is one of the first choices for immigrants when it comes to improving their education or employment. Sydney is one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in, but it also offers many opportunities and excellent earnings.

The most important landmarks of Sydney are the Opera House, Harbor Bridge, Aquarium, Queen Victoria Building, etc.

Regarding jobs, the largest percentage of employers offers jobs related to professional, scientific and technical services in the fields of education, trade, tourism and hospitality. The industry that employs the largest number of workers in Sydney is education, followed immediately by tourism.

Interesting facts

• Sydney was originally called "Albion", but its founder, Arthur Philip, changed the name to Sydney in recognition of the efforts of the British Lord Thomas Townshend Sydney to establish this colony.
• Sydney was the first British colony in Australia which was established in 1788.
• This city is ranked among the top 10 best cities to live in the world every year.
• With a population of around 4.6 million, Sydney and its surrounding area is home to around 20% of Australia's total population.
• The world-famous New Year's Eve celebration is watched by 1.5 million people in Sydney and more than a billion people on television around the world. About 4,500 kilograms of fireworks are used on New Year's Eve.
• Perhaps Sydney's most famous attraction, the Sydney Opera House, was completed in 1973 and took a full 14 years and 10,000 construction workers to complete, with a final total cost of $102 million – 14 times the original estimated cost.
• Sydney has the deepest natural harbor in the world with 504.00 megalitres of water.

VICTORIA

is located in the southeastern part of Australia and is the smallest of all the other states, but it is highly urbanized and with its 5 million inhabitants is one of the most densely populated regions of Australia. It is the second most populous state in Australia, after New South Wales. The capital of the state is Melbourne. It is often called the cultural capital of Australia because it is the center of Australian cinema, art, dance and music.

Before the arrival of Europeans, Victoria was inhabited by aboriginal people known collectively as the Koori. Ever since Great Britain claimed almost all of eastern Australia as her colony, Victoria was included in the wider colony of New South Wales.

It achieved its self-government in 1855. After the discovery of gold in the present-day town of Ballart, the Victorian Gold Rush officially began, which caused an increase in the population and wealth of the state itself. Thanks to this, Melbourne became the financial center of Australia and New Zealand as well as the capital between 1901 and 1927, while Canberra was still under construction.

MELBOURNE

is the capital of the state of Victoria and is the second largest and most populous city in Australia, right after Sydney. This city is the leading financial center in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, and for the third year in a row it was named the most liveable city in the world. Melbourne ranks exceptionally high in the areas of education, entertainment, health, research and development, tourism and sport. It is considered the cultural capital of Australia. It is the home of Australian cinema, art, dance, football and sport. One of the most prestigious sports events, the Australian Open tennis grand slam, is held in Melbourne.

The biggest sights of the city are: Federation square, Queen Victoria Market, aquarium, zoo, Eureca Skydeck 88, etc.

Melbourne is one of Australia's largest industrial cities. About 300,000 people are employed in the manufacturing sector which includes the production of cars, chemicals, food, etc. Among the other economic branches that are also the core of Australia's economy, we single out finance, the IT industry and tourism. The sector where there is always a shortage of workers is healthcare, so all medical experts from abroad are welcome in this city.

Interesting facts

• Before Melbourne became known by this name, it was called Batmania, Bearbras, Bearport, Bearhip and Bearbury.
• Melbourne is officially the biggest fox capital of the world with between 6 and 23 foxes per square kilometer in the metropolitan area.
• Melbourne is the only city in the world to have five sports facilities of international standards (including three with retractable roofs). These are: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Docklands Stadium, Rod Laver Arena, Hisense Arena and Melbourne Park Olympic Park.
• The world's first feature film, The Story of the Ned Kelly Gang was filmed and produced in Melbourne in 1906.
• Luna Park in St Kilda is the oldest privately run amusement park in the world.
• Melbourne's famous tram system is the largest outside Europe and the fourth largest in the world. It stretches for 244 kilometers (152 miles) and has 450 trams.
• Melbourne is home to eight of Australia's top ten R&D investors.
• The first Olympic Games hosted by Australia were held in Melbourne in 1956.
• The largest stained glass ceiling in the world is located in Melbourne, in the National Gallery of Victoria.
• Melbourne has the highest number of cafes and restaurants per capita in the world.
• This city is the only city that has more Greeks outside Greece and Italians outside Italy.

QUEENSLAND

is the second largest state in Australia. When compared to other countries, it can be cited as an example that it is 5 times larger than Japan in terms of area. The population is 4.5 million people and the capital is Brisbane. More than half of the people live outside the metropolitan area of Brisbane, which is a different situation compared to other states where the majority of the population lives in large urban centers. This state has 5 of Australia's 11 natural garden areas. These include the National Parks Scenic Rim, Frase Island, Riversleigh Fossil Fields, Wet Tropics and one of the 7 Wonders of the World - the Great Barrier Reef. As the country with the lowest tax in Australia, with new technologies and services and enough room for development, Queensland is certainly a desirable destination for many new businesses every year.

Queensland was inhabited by Aborigines as early as 65,000 years ago. The first Europeans to visit these areas were the Dutch explorers Willem Jenz and Jan Carstens. The first conqueror of Queensland was James Cook, who came to this territory back in 1970. After that, it became a part of New South Wales and a colony of Great Britain at the same time. Queensland officially separated from New South Wales in 1851.

From an economic point of view, Queensland represents one of the biggest centers of tourism in Australia precisely because of the large amount of natural heritage it possesses.

BRISBANE

is the capital and most populous city of the state of Queensland. It has 2.2 million inhabitants. It is named after the Brisbane River on which it is located, which was named after the Scottish Governor of New South Wales, Sir Thomas Brisbane.

Brisbane is rapidly developing as a diverse and energetic global city with a $114 billion economy. It is part of Australia's fastest growing metropolitan region, South East Queensland, with a population expected to double to almost 4 million by 2056.

The biggest sights of the city are Queensland Cultural Centre, South Bank Parklands, Brisbane Powerhouse, Alma Park...

The key occupations that are becoming highly sought after in Brisbane are related to the construction industry, education, finance, healthcare, mining, transport etc. More than half of the population of this district works in these industries. In addition, still in this part, all these occupations are deficient and represent an opportunity for immigration.

Business services make up more than a quarter of Brisbane's total economy. That sector is the largest in terms of the number of employees in this city.

Interesting facts

• The city of Brisbane is better known as "Bris-Vegas" because of its cosmopolitan lifestyle. The native name of Brisbane is "Mian - Đin" which means "place in the shape of a spike".
• Brisbane is Australia's New World City with a $135 billion economy.
• In 2003, downtown Brisbane was recognized as the world's best downtown by the International Downtown Association (IDA), beating out some of the world's most glamorous cities.
• Brisbane is the third largest capital city in the world by geographical area. It occupies about 1,140 square kilometers.
• This town was originally called Edenglassie. The name was changed in 1834 after the Scottish Governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825, Sir Thomas Brisbane.
• During World War II, many American forces were stationed in Brisbane, and the University of Queensland campus was converted into barracks for the last three years of the war.
• Brisbane is considered one of the top 10 cities of the future according to London's Financial Times FDI Magazine.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

is a state that occupies a third of Western Australia and is also the state with the largest area. It is also the least populated state in Australia with only 2.5 million inhabitants. Almost 92% of the population in this state live in the southwestern part. The capital and largest city of Western Australia is Perth.

The history of this state, enriched with aboriginal, dates back 40,000 years. The first European to discover the Perth area was the Dutch navigator Willem de Vlamingh who sailed along the coast as early as 1697 and named it the Swan River after the large flocks of black swans in the area. European settlement of the area began in 1826 when the southern port of Albany was established as a military outpost. The seat of the colony was moved to Perth.

The first major wave of settlement in this state occurred in 1890 with the discovery of gold in the central and southern interior of the state. During the gold rush, there was a large influx of people from all over the world to this region.

Western Australia is internationally known as a high quality supplier of agricultural products with exports exceeding 80%. Wheat, rapeseed, barley, wool and lamb are mostly exported. In the service industry, on the other hand, more than 80% of the population of this country are employed. Most of these jobs fall into Australia's deficit occupations. Western Australia is also home to Australia's largest seafood industry.

PERTH

is the capital of this country. With almost 2 million inhabitants, it is the fourth largest city in Australia. The city is located between the Darling Slope and the Indian Ocean, along the banks of the Swan River, just 12 kilometers from the ocean. The river got its name from the famous black swans that can often be seen on its banks. The city was originally founded in 1856 by James Stirling as the administrative center of the Swan River Colony. It was massively populated at the end of the 19th century, when the gold rush was declared in this area.

Today, Perth represents a city that ranks extremely high in the world, primarily for its combination of urban sophistication and international taste, and this city is often the first destination for tourists and immigrants in Australia. Perth's population is growing at almost twice the national average and is officially the city with the lowest unemployment rate in Australia.

The biggest sights of the city are: The Perth Mint, Swan Valley, Swan River, The Aquarium, Perth Bell Tower...

Most people with a lower level of education work primarily in the mining industry. This is certainly not equated with the gold rush, but the fact is that this climate is rich in ore, the exploration of which the population can earn. In addition to mining, industries that employ large numbers of workers in Perth include: finance and insurance, professional, scientific and technical services, hospitality, education and retail.

Interesting facts

• Perth is the most isolated capital city in the world. It is over 2,000 kilometers away from the nearest major city.
• It is known as the sunniest city in the world with an average of eight hours of sunshine per day throughout the year.
• Perth also became known as the city of light. When astronaut John Glenn orbited in 1962, he could see Perth because all the residents had turned on their home lights.
• Thanks to the mining industry, Perth has the highest number of self-made millionaires per capita, more than any other city in the world.
• The Perth Mint is the oldest mint in the world still operating in its original premises.
• Perth is the only city in the world where planes can land in the business district of the city.
• Kings Park in Perth is the largest indoor city park in the world, larger than New York's Central Park.
• Bus travel around Perth is free if you are in a free transit zone or use free CAT buses.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

is the fourth largest state in Australia with a population of 1.64 million. The largest percentage of residents live in the capital, Adelaide. South Australia is also known as wine country. The soil and climate of this part of Australia create ideal conditions for growing vines so this is a paradise for wine lovers. The state is simultaneously home to many cultures, over 300,000 residents of this part of Australia were not born in Australia.

More than 40,000 years ago, Aboriginal people inhabited these areas, and although a lot of time has passed since then, this is a country that has preserved most of the Aboriginal culture and traditions. The territory that today represents this state remained a British colony in 1788 as part of the colony of New South Wales. In addition to the fact that the colony occupied two-thirds of the continent of Australia, its eastern coast was mostly inhabited, which is still the case today. Only 40 years have passed since the serious settlement of this territory in modern times. The first inhabitants of South Australia settled on Kangaroo Island in July 1836.

The main industry in South Australia is manufacturing. The main products are agricultural/horticultural products including wine.

ADELAIDE

is the capital of South Australia and is a civilized and peaceful city with about 1.2 million inhabitants. The city is divided into two parts separated by the River Torrens, Adelaide and North Adelaide. The city is surrounded by beautiful greenery, mountains and beaches, which creates a fantastic landscape. It is best known for its exceptional wine, which is world famous. Adelaide is the city that has had the strongest impact on Aboriginal culture, so this is the place where you can learn the most about Australia's oldest civilization. Adelaide is surrounded by parks, historic buildings, wide streets, diverse cafes and as such, a quiet town, is the total opposite of Sydney for example. There is a saying among the population that it is possible to get from any point in the city to another point in twenty minutes.

The biggest sights of the city are: Adelaide Botanic Garden, National Wine Center of Australia, Adelaide Oval, Victoria Square, South Australian Museum and so on.

Adelaide has the lowest average wage and the highest unemployment rate of any of Australia's five largest cities. When we talk about unemployment, we would emphasize that in September 2014 it amounted to 6.7%. The most sought-after jobs in the city are related to education and healthcare. These industries are currently on the rise and represent an opportunity for employment and immigration. What is an advantage compared to other Australian cities is that life here is among the cheapest. Other industries that enjoy a very important role in the city's economy are bio-sciences, engineering, the ICT industry, medical research, tourism and the wine industry.

Interesting facts

• Adelaide was founded as a freeholder colony and is the only capital city to have been inhabited by free settlers since its founding.
• It is home to the largest number of displays of Aboriginal culture and artefacts. They are on display at the South Australian Museum, as well as at Tandania - the National Institute for Aboriginal Culture.
• Adelaide is known for being a very affordable city. This city is also known as the twenty-minute city because it is known that you can reach any point in the city in exactly 20 minutes.
• This city was the first in Australia to abolish sexual and racial discrimination, the death penalty, the first to recognize Aboriginal property rights and the first to give women the right to vote.
• Adelaide's exotic botanic gardens have the largest and oldest greenhouses in the southern hemisphere. These greenhouses are a famous tourist attraction.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

it has about 380,000 inhabitants, most of whom are stationed in the capital of Australia, Canberra. The territory stretches 88 kilometers from north to south and only 30 kilometers from west to east.

Before the arrival of Europeans in 1820, this territory was inhabited by three aboriginal tribes: Ngunwal, Walgalu and Ngarigo. In 1901, a decision was made to develop the national capital territory. This move was a direct result of the federation of the colonies in Australia.

The location of the Australian Capital Territory is actually a compromise between two great rivals, Sydney and Melbourne. Canberra was built and set as the capital of Australia precisely because of the impossibility of an agreement between these two cities. That explains why Canberra is right between them.

Officially, this territory received the status of an autonomous region - federal capital territory in 1910. By the way, the parliament moved to Canberra only in 1927, and until then it was located in Melbourne.

National government and state institutions remain the territory's main sector, but private sector employment has expanded significantly in the past few years to include the production of sophisticated scientific and communications equipment, as well as computer software.

CANBERRA

is the capital of Australia and with a population of 380,000 it is the largest inland city and the eighth largest city in Australia. It was chosen as the capital in 1908 as a compromise between two great rivals, Melbourne and Sydney. It is unusual that Canberra was built as a fully planned city. Canberra gained political importance during the Second World War and administrative importance from the late 1940s, but its physical development did not progress much until the mid-twentieth century. The National Commission for Capital Development initiated since 1958 to begin to invest significantly in the infrastructure of Canberra, which resulted in an increase in the number of residents, elegant buildings, beautiful parks and wide boulevards. Today, Canberra is a modern city with a cosmopolitan spirit. It offers all the services of a city: excellent health facilities, the best roads, excellent public transport and endless cycle paths.

The biggest sights of the city are: National Museum of Australia, Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, Lake Burley Griffin, etc.

Canberra is a city full of public institutions and services. Thanks to this, it is one of the cities with the lowest unemployment rate and, compared to other cities, it has one of the highest average earnings per inhabitant. The main industry in the city is public administration and security, which accounts for nearly 30% of the total territorial gross product and employs about 33% of the city's total workforce. In May 2012, the unemployment rate was 3.4%. The gross average weekly wage in Canberra is AUD 1702 and the national average is AUD 1485.

Interesting facts

• The land for the Australian Capital Territory (originally known as the Federal Territory of Australia) was purchased from the state of New South Wales.
• Canberra became the capital of Australia based on the rivalry between the two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne. After the unification of Australia in 1901, it was decided that the capital of this country should be located between these two cities. The chosen location was 248 kilometers from Sydney and 483 kilometers from Melbourne.
• No building in the city center can be more than 13 stories high due to the strict city plan (only 3 buildings on the outskirts of the city exceed this limit).
• Canberra is an Aboriginal word meaning gathering place, although no one can confirm this theory with certainty.
• It is estimated that Canberrans visit art galleries, concerts, theatres, cinemas and other arts events more than any other city dweller in Australia.
• Canberra is the main center of diplomatic activity in Australia. More than 40 nations have established permanent diplomatic missions with more than 1,200 employees. A corps of news correspondents are based in Canberra to cover political and other events. Also, conventions and conferences of technical, scientific and educational groups are held from time to time. The city attracts around one million Australian and international visitors each year.

TASMANIA

Tasmania is the smallest state in Australia in terms of size and population. It is located 240 kilometers southeast of the mainland of Australia and consists of the islands of Tasmania and other 300 islands in the vicinity. It has half a million inhabitants.

This country is rich in natural resources and beauty, rare species of animals, mountains and beautiful landscapes. As much as 40% of Tasmania's territory is located in nature reserves and national parks.

Tasmania has more than 2,000 kilometers of hiking trails and 18 national parks. The capital is Hobart.

Tasmania was first settled by Tasmanian Aboriginal people, with evidence dating back to around 35,000 years ago. The island was attached to the Australian mainland by the end of the last ice age some 10,000 years ago. Subsequently, with the rise of sea levels, Tasmania separated from the Australian mainland. Dutch explorer Abel Tasma first saw this territory in 1642. He named this territory after the governor of the Dutch East Indies - Van Diemen's Land.

In the early 19th century, Tasmania was under British rule and became a penal territory. Its first inhabitants were mostly convicts and their guards. In 1901, it officially separated from the colony and formed the state of Australia together with 5 other Australian states.

Agriculture is of critical importance to Tasmania. Due to the enormous natural wealth, tourism has also been developed.

HOBART

is the main and most populous city of the Australian territory of Tasmania. It was founded in 1804 as a penal colony of Great Britain. Hobart is the second oldest city in Australia after Sydney and today has a population of just over 200,000. It is located on the Derwent River and near it is Mount Wellington. The city is the financial and administrative center of Tasmania, and its harbor serves as the home of the Australian and French Antarctic missions. Hobart is on the list of 10 cities in the world that you must visit according to the documentary film "Lonely Planet". This industrial city is sure to find something for everyone.

The biggest sights of the city are: Mona, Wellington Park, Theater Royal, Port Arthur, Salamanca Place, etc.

Hobart is a regional center with a large number of employees in the following industries: Public administration and security, Social assistance, Trade, Education and training, professional, emergency and technical services.

Curiosities

• The city was named after Robert Hobart, British Secretary of State for War and Colonies at the time of its founding.
• The Royal Theater in Hobart is Australia's oldest theater still in operation.
• Tasmania, and therefore Hobart, has the cleanest air in the world and the rain is so clean that certain amounts are worn by Australian Olympic athletes who compete abroad.
• After Sydney, Hobart is the second oldest city in Australia.
• The French and Australian missions to Antarctica are based in Hobart.

NORTHERN TERRITORY

occupies one sixth of the total area of Australia. The territory has about 230,000 inhabitants with about 40,000 people living in remote areas. Most residents live in Darwin, Palmerston or Alice Springs. Darwin is the capital of this state.

Every region of this country has great natural resources and national parks. The entire territory is divided into two parts: Top End and Red Centre.

The first settlements in this territory took place about 50,000 years ago, which makes this territory one of the oldest inhabited in the world. Like all other states of Australia, the Aborigines were the first to settle this territory. A wide range of Aboriginal culture and traditions is still present in the culture of this climate. Evidence in support of this is that over 80 languages are still spoken in this territory. Europeans first landed on the coast of this country in the 17th century. This territory was the first that the British tried to occupy. Out of a total of 4 settlement attempts, only one was successful. The rest were unsuccessful due to great isolation and difficult conditions.

The economy of this region mainly consists of mining, however, tourism also has its share in the economy of this area, especially with the Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks.

DARWIN

is the capital of the Northern Territory with a population of about 130,000. It is the smallest and northernmost city of all Australian cities. It is located on the Timor Sea. This city, like other Australian cities, has a cosmopolitan culture with a population of more than 60% of different nationalities. The multicultural mix of the city is particularly emphasized with its numerous festivals and weekly food and craft markets. In business and industry circles, Darwin is known as the gateway to Southeast Asia.

The biggest sights of the city are: Deckchair Cinema, Defense of Darwin Experience, Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Mindil Beach...

Darwin is a city where people are mostly employed in the public sector which employs about 60% people. In addition to the state administration, other employees work in other developed industrial branches such as mining, oil and gas production, animal husbandry, tourism and tropical horticulture.

Interesting facts

• Darwin was founded in 1869.
• It was named after the famous scientist Charles Darwin.
• In the last hundred years, the city was completely destroyed twice. First in the Japanese air raids during World War II, then again in 1974 during Hurricane Tracy.
• Darwin is known for its exceptionally warm year-round climate and monsoonal showers.
• The city has a population density of 0.1 per square kilometer, so it is advisable to say hello to every person you meet on the road as chances are high that they are the only person you will see for a certain period of time.
• Darwin is closer to Jakarta and Singapore than Sydney and Melbourne.
• This town is home to the ancient Larrakia Aboriginal people.