Australia - one of the most unusual countries. Firstly, it covers the entire territory of the Australian continent; Second, almost 90% of the population - immigrants from other countries of the world, and 7% - came from Asia.
Due to greater life expectancy (on average up to 81 years) and high development, the majority of the Australian population are adults or the elderly. The official language of Australia - English with some local differences.
Since immigrants are often normal, not "blue-blooded" people (that is, not belonging to the aristocratic estate), attitude towards life and other people simply Australians. At the meeting they openly smile everyone is very hospitable and talking, often using sharp (well, it happens, and salty) expression.
Individualism in Australia is valued above all else. In other words, the more a person is not like the others, the better. Australians (self - "Aussie") is not too appreciate the "elite society", strongly criticized the government and the "powers that be". For example, a typical Australian worker never turned to their leader "Miss" or "Mister", and called him by name. And if you suddenly happen that the chief does not know the names of all his subordinates, so that "from the teeth bounced", the whole team it immediately fails to respect.
Australians have great respect for achievements of the "little" man who sets himself realistic goals and gradually reaches them. However, despite the fact that they are quite skeptical and suspicious of wealth, if you suddenly win the lottery, consider that the honor and respect of those around you provided.
Ozzy pretty easy-going, and can not live your whole life in one place. It often happens that the whole family can suddenly decide and move to a completely different state, there to start their lives from scratch. But while Australians are almost never leave the limits of their own country and prefer to conquer the vastness of his beloved homeland.
The best entertainment for the Aussie - tented picnic outdoors somewhere in the countryside away from the bustle of the city. These people, in general, very often chosen to suit the nature and the relatively long holiday for a large company. Frankly, the Australians, in principle, prefer to live in private homes somewhere outside the city, and so that all their lives directly or indirectly overlap with rural life. For example, if you, being in Australia, want to taste the meat, advises to buy it in a private rural tent. In this case, it is highly desirable that it (tent) was under the patronage of the Association of Rural Women. In this case, you can be quite sure that you will get absolutely fresh and natural piece. Home accessories and everyday life, too, it is best to purchase from rural craftsmen.
Australians are characterized by high tolerance to race and religion. All due to the fact that the population "are mixed" many representatives of different countries and peoples. Almost 30% of the population consider themselves atheists. In Australia, the appeal to passers-by on the street asking for or using, but in the end say with him for three hours - a common occurrence. With the Australian is not necessary to agree in advance on how to look for a visit - take it and come back. But if you are invited "to dinner," that it was his, and you will get - nothing more.
No subtexts and undercover intrigue Australians do not accept. Often, if Businessmen agree on something in words, confirmation on paper they are no longer needed - here prefer to work on trust and "throw" is not real, because then will an indelible stain on the reputation.
Despite the fact that in Australia, people are open to dialogue, the maximum that you will in the physical plane - a firm handshake. And contact will most likely only by name, or even be rewarded with a nickname, but not because you - the visitor or you are bad. Just in Australia as a very poorly with the variety name and not to confuse one or Smith Rogers with another assigned nicknames that even recorded in the phone book and directories.
And Australians love sport. So much so that they are ready even not work and live on state benefits, just to devote time and attention to your favorite view. The most favorite, by the way - surfing. With this in mind, all Australians as a selection of very attractive. Especially men - slim, with a gorgeous muscled, gleaming smile and a gorgeous head of hair. Women are not far behind - Australian are very particular about her figure.
But along with the common passion for sports, Australians love beer and bars. Whatever the day - weekdays or output - self-respecting Aussie necessarily spend the evening in a fun and noisy company at the bar, where, among other things, women rarely allowed. And if you have nothing, then she would have to behave like a man. Australian beer in pubs is served in small glasses and ice so that the driving teeth.
As for the matrimonial part, here the Australians, as well as French - not in a hurry to be bound by formal ties of Hymen, and certainly not in a hurry to have children. newlyweds often after 30 years, and if the second half, for some reason, suddenly could not think - not terrible, live celibate for the rest of life for Australians totally shameful.
But if the couple still converges and decides to tie the marriage, the wedding ritual and immediately enters the betrothal and wedding. The state registration of marriage hardly notice. Between the betrothal and the wedding takes months. Betrothal takes place in the circle of relatives and closest, where the groom gives the bride a ring. All the forces in preparation for the solemn moment given to wedding. In Australia, to celebrate the wedding trying to spring or autumn. The bride and groom make a list of desired gifts that they have to give away.
Needless wedding - the classic (the influence of old England) with the traditional white dress and black costume. In the church, everything is peaceful and stiffly. But as soon as the ceremonies end, noisy festivities begin. Wedding procession will certainly accompany the fireworks: it is believed that because of the young couple drive away evil spirits. At the wedding, the newlyweds and guests can be worn as it suits them.
Relatively recently, in Australia, a new tradition for newlyweds: the day of the wedding, they planted a tree in a public park, and years later, the family, to the already expanded, at full strength going under "their" tree, and commemorates the wedding.
One of the brightest events in Australia - ANZAC Day, falls on April 25. To be clear, this is something like our Victory Day, and is named after the Australian soldiers and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought in the First World on the side of the forces Entente. April 25, 1915 the Corps landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula (European part of Turkey) to participate in the landing operation. Since then all the troops in Australia is called Anzac, and they are very proud. The Anzac Day on the streets of the country come the veterans of all wars in which Australia participated. More people celebrate heroes, arrange big celebrations with fireworks.
Another great holiday in Australia - National horse race on the "Melbourne Cup", which takes place on the first Tuesday of November. On this day, it freezes the entire country, and in some states, the government granted a paid day off to participate in the races. Every self-respecting Aussie on this day definitely makes the rate of $ 6 per favorite jockey.
