I travelled to Perth, Australia, for a week of training. Perth is located on the western side of the continent and is isolated from the cities on the east, like Melbourne and Sydney. The city is clean but expensive. I felt like I was travelling to Europe and paying European prices. I was lucky my sponsor fed and housed us. I ran out of money in three days. 

Australia

• Australia is a continent that spans 2,941,300 square miles.
• The currency is the Australian dollar.
• Canberra is Australia's seat of government.
• In 2011, the population was estimated at 29.9 million, making Australia the 55th most populous country globally.
• Australia relies on mining-related exports, telecommunications, banking, manufacturing, and international education to support its development.