Australia

Governement : Constitutional Monarchy Capital : Camberra Area : 7 686 850 km² Population : 20,4  million Official languages : English Currency : Australian dollar

Vaccines and health

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Mandatory vaccination

A Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travellers coming from infected areas.

Recommended vaccination

For adults, don't forget your vaccinations: Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis A & B,

For children, don't forget the vaccinations: Measles, German Measles, Mumps.

Local diseases

In Australia, you must be warned about AIDS, Hepatitis A & B, dengue,Poisonous Fish, Snakes, Scorpions, Spiders, Polio, Rabies, Sexually transmitted diseases, Tetanus, Tuberculosis, Ross River Fever.

When to go?

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The best season to visit Australia is spring (1, September-November) and autumn (1, March-May).

 

Visas and diplomacy

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For all information, please contact your embassy or the Australian consulate.

 

Food and drinks

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No hygienic problems in restaurants, markets and shops. Tap water is drinkable.

 

Best places to go

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The town of Port Jackson, the bay Sydney, the Sydney Opera House, The Great Reef, Ayers Rock and the Kakadu National Park.