Question

Explain the location and extent of Australia.

Answer 1

• The continent of Australia is situated completely in the southern and the eastern hemispheres. 
• It lies between 10° 45’S and 43°39’S latitude. 
• It lies 11°39’E and 153° 39’E longitudes. 
• The Tropic of Capricorn passes approximately through the central part of the continent extent. 
• The total area of the continent including the island of Tasmania is 76.82 lakh km2. 
• The continent is 3,940 km from north to south and 4,350 km from west to east. 
• Its coastal line is 19,310 km long.