Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Australian Outback

Most people who wants Australia migration choose the urban areas as their new habitat. Where 90 percent of the population, urban cities like Sydney, Melbourne are so alive and full of energy at any time of the day. This can be one reason why migrants rarely choose the Australian outback as a place where they can start a new life.

Australian outback is a term used to identify the places outside the urban areas. It can match the pleasures that urban areas offer to travelers and immigrants, in a very different way/setting. If the urban areas are proud of their modern tourist attraction, civilized cities and high-class lifestyle, the outback is famous for their natural landscapes and simple way of living. It shelters most of the Australian feral camel, donkey and dingo. The small fertile parts of its land are mainly used to raise cattle, sheep and other domestic animals.

As compared to the urban areas in Australia, the outback is richer in culture and natural resources. It is a gallery of multiple scenic landscapes that attracts tourists and backpackers from different parts of the world. Anywhere you drive inside the outback, you will find a place that your eyes cannot resist. There is the distinctive desert landscapes and oasis at the Silver City in New South Wales and sunset stroll at the Living Desert Sculptures. You can also explore the 350 million years old in Kununurra, Western Australia. Other in demand outback places are the Alice Springs, Kakadu National Park, Birdsville, Devils Marbles, Willandra Lakes Region and a whole lot more.

As a whole, the Australian outback is made up of a well-adapted wildlife. It is a diversified community of different animals that are exclusively found in Australia. Kangaroos, koala, platypus, cockatoos, native dogs and dingos live are seen just alongside the road. Mountain Ranges and rainforests serves as barricades that protect these animals.

Australian outback is the place where you can witness the country's richness in culture and feasts. There are annual celebrations held inside the premises of the outback. There is the Quilpie & District Show & Rodeo that invites all the families to gather and be entertained while some guys are riding wild horses. The Alice Desert Festival is proud of its horse racing and the Red Center. Gourmet in Gundy is a feast in Australia that showcase finest food, wine, art and the best of the music.

Australian art is embellished by the culture of the Aboriginals. Aborigines, the term for its people, have been in Australia since 40,000 years B.C. They have their self customized jewelries, leather goods, emu oil, woodworks, toys gourmet and wine. They are highly recognized because of maintaining their culture despite numerous colonization in the country.

The outback in Australia is not a forgotten land. It is indeed richer than any states. With their natural resources, if maintained forever, they will be delighting people not only from Australia but all over the world.


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