Australia

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Countries Australia Canada United Kingdom Immigration to Australia Australia within and area of about 7.692 million square kilometers is the sixth largest country in land area of the world. On 12 December 1817, Governor Lachlan Macquarie recommended to the British Colonial Office that the Australia be adopted as the name of the continent still being referred to as New Holland. Finally, in 1824, the British Admiralty agreed that the continent should be officially called Australia. It is an independent sovereign welfare state of more than 26 million people. It is a land of opportunity and abounds with economic prosperity, sound affordable education options, world renowned health and retirement schemes, clean air and fresh water supplies, an abundance of land, all providing for a safe and secure environment. Australia is also a dynamic and democratic country. There is no racial or religious discrimination. Its citizens enjoy a very high standard of living Economy in Australia Australia’s economy is ranked among the strongest of advanced economies in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. It is the world’s twelfth largest economy and a top performing nation on almost every measure of excellence, from health to wealth, from ease of doing business to educational attainment. Education in Australia Education is Australia’s largest services export. More than 600, 000 international students are studying and living in Australia, adding A$19.5 billion to the Australian economy. International students are attracted to Australia by its high standard of teaching, its internationally accepted qualifications, and its welcoming and diverse society. Australia has more than one thousand universities, training colleges, English language institutes and schools, offering international students some 25,000 courses. The quality of Australia’s vocational education and training sector is recognized around the world. Six Australian universities are named among the world’s top 100 higher education institutions in the World University Rankings. Australia’s two largest cities, Melbourne and Sydney, are ranked among the top 10 best student cities in the world according to the QS World University Rankings. Sydney is considered the most popular city in the world for international students. Immigrants in Australia There are immigrants from more than 200 countries of the world in Australia. The majority of immigrants to Australia came from Europe. These days Australia receives many more immigrants from Asia, and Africa. Australia’s immigration policy welcomes people from all over the world and does not discriminate on racial, cultural or religious grounds. Anyone who is not an Australian citizen needs a valid visa to enter and spend time here. There are different visas for family and skilled migrants, tourists, business people, sports people, students. Australian Immigration and Visa Services: Five ways Visitors Studying and Training Family and Partner Working and Skilled Refugee and Humanitarian Australia General Skilled Immigration Steps Eligibility Check Proof English Efficiency Skill Assessment Expression of Interest (EOI) Apply for Visa