
Australia and India are gearing up to strengthen partnerships across vital sectors with the 2025 Maitri Grants.
- Maitri Grants administered by Centre for Australia-India Relations supports greater exchange and collaboration in cultural, education, research purposes.
Political Features
- Location: Southern Hemisphere
- Maritime Boundary: Indian Ocean (West) South Pacific Ocean (East)
- It is the smallest continent and the world's sixth largest country.
Geographical Features
- Highest point: Mount Kosciuszko (The Eastern Highlands/The Great Dividing Range).
- The Great Barrier Reef: Located off the east coast of Queensland, is the greatest mass of coral in the world. (It was designated as World Heritage Site in 1981)
- Major Resources: gold, iron ore, lead, nickel, rutile, uranium, zinc and zircon