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City
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Climate |
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The climate is generally pleasant without extremes in temperatures.
Broadly there are two climatic zones. In the north, above the Tropic
of Capricorn, about 40 per cent of Australia is in the tropical
zone. The remaining areas lie in the temperate zone. However,
because of Australia's vast size, there are variations within these
zones. The temperate regions have all four seasons, while those in
the tropical zone have two (summer "wet" and winter "dry"). The
season in Australia are the opposite to those of the Northern
Hemisphere. Spring: September-November Summer: December-February
Fall: March-May Winter: June-August. |
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Time Zones |
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There are three time zones
in Australia - Eastern Standard Time (WEST) which operates in New
South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania and
Queensland; Central Standard Time (CYST) in South Australia and
Northern Territory; and Western Standard Time (WAST) in Western Australia.
CYST is one half hour behind WEST, while WAST is two hours behind
WEST. Australian States except Northern Territory, Western Australia
and Queensland have daylight saving during the summer months. |
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Clothing |
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In the tropics lightweight (natural fibers)
clothing is suitable all year round. In the southern temperate
regions, summers (Dec-Deb) are warm to hot and lightweight clothes
are suitable for daytime, but a jacket or sweater may be necessary
for the cool evenings. For the southern winters (Jun-Aug) sweaters
and warmer clothing is advised. |
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