The Advantages of Moving to Australia
Australia's sunny beaches make it a popular tourist destination, but it also offers advantages for potential migrants. As a place of ethnic and cultural diversity, it encourages immigrants to bring aspects of home to add to the melting pot. It also seeks immigrants with job skills to join the country's workforce. These and other advantages may be enough to make any visitor want to stay forever.
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Job Prospects
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Australia has one of the world's lowest unemployment rates, according to Just Landed, a website for migrants. Every week, over 150,000 jobs are offered for potential workers. It is also an immigrant-friendly country, as OzLife visa services states that 85 percent of skilled workers who migrate to Australia find jobs within six months of arrival.
Environment
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Australia has one of the world's sunniest climates. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology states that it has the fewest rainy days of all inhabited continents. Australia's beaches make water sports especially popular. Eighty percent of the nation's population lives within driving distance of a beach, according to Australia.com. Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship emphasizes the country's natural beauty. Many of its plants and animals are unique to the continent.
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Diversity
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One in five residents is an immigrant. Its residents speak more than 200 languages, according to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Italian, Greek, Cantonese and Arabic are among the languages spoken. Australia has a secular government that allows all cultures and religions to live together in peacefully.
Culture
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The image of an Australian barbecue with friends kicking a ball around is not unusual. According to Australia.com, the sunny weather and beaches encourage a laid back, outdoor culture. Surfing and other water sports keep people active while festivals and cultural events encourage tolerance. Australia also has a unique slang called "Strine" that encourages ironic nicknames--such as calling a redhead "bluey," according to Australia.com. Australia's unique history of Aboriginal and colonial settlement adds to the country's cultural values.
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