The earth's smallest continent yet one of its biggest countries, Australia is an amazing mix of contradictions and extraordinary diversity. Vibrant modern cities contrast with the vast expanses of the Outback, glittering skylines with Aboriginal sacred places, tropical forests in the north with winter sports in the south. Add in the unique flora and fauna and you have a land like nowhere else. This book captures Australia's essence in spectacular color photos: from arid deserts to lush rainforests and from perfect sandy beaches to the largest coral reef in the world.