Australia is the smallest continent, with a vast area of low relief and arid, sparsely populated land referred to as the Outback. It is both the flattest continent and, except for Antarctica, the driest. Australia is also one of the largest countries in the world. It is isolated from other continents and has unique flora and fauna, including many kinds of eucalyptus trees, acacias, dingoes, kangaroos, koalas, kookaburras, and the only egg-laying mammals on Earth, the platypus and echidna. The Great Barrier Reef, the greatest mass of coral in the world, is one of its most important tourist attractions. The majority of Australians live along the east coast; the coastal rim has a diverse topography and is relatively more fertile.
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