What Is Australia?

What is Australia? We can all agree that it’s a desert island that lies just off the southeastern tip of the Eurasian landmass, populated by kangaroos, koalas, and (unfortunately) cockatoos. Start talking about its human inhabitants, and that’s where the trouble begins.

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