Map of Australia
Map of Australia
Australia is a country and continent located in the Southern Hemisphere between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Viewing Australia on a map helps place the country in geographic context — across Oceania and the wider world.
Where Australia Is Located
Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, southeast of Asia and south of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
The country is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Southern Ocean, and seas such as the Coral Sea and the Tasman Sea.
Where Australia Sits on a World Map
On a world map, Australia appears entirely south of the Equator and east of the Prime Meridian, making it one of the largest landmasses in the Southern Hemisphere.
Its geographic isolation has played a major role in shaping Australia’s ecosystems, climate, and human history.
Interactive Map of Australia
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Australia Coordinates
- Latitude: 25.2744° S
- Longitude: 133.7751° E
These coordinates represent the geographic centre of mainland Australia and are commonly used for national mapping and geographic reference.
States and Territories of Australia
Australia is divided into six states and two major mainland territories, each with its own geographic and administrative identity.
Maps of Australia often highlight state and territory boundaries alongside major cities, deserts, mountain ranges, and coastlines.
Which Hemisphere Is Australia In?
- Southern Hemisphere
- Eastern Hemisphere
Australia lies entirely within the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres, distinguishing it from many of the world’s largest countries.
The Antipode of Australia
The antipode of Australia refers to the locations on Earth directly opposite the country, passing through the planet’s centre.
Much of Australia’s antipodal region lies in the North Atlantic Ocean, near parts of Europe and the western coast of Africa.
Australia Map as a Physical Print
Australia can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing state boundaries, coordinates, hemispheres, and antipodal relationships on the opposite side of the Earth.
Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.
