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Country in Oceania This article is about the country. For the continent, see Australia (continent). For other uses, see Australia (disambiguation). Coordinates: 25°S 133°E  /  25°S 133°E  / -25; 133 Commonwealth of Australia Flag Coat of arms Anthem:  "Advance Australia Fair" [N 1] Commonwealth of Australia, including the Australia's territorial claim in the Antarctic Capital Canberra 35°18′29″S 149°07′28″E  /  35.30806°S 149.12444°E  / -35.30806; 149.12444 Largest city Sydney National language English [N 2] Demonym Australian Aussie (colloquial) [3] [4] Government Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy • Monarch Elizabeth II •  Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove • Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull • Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack • Chief Justice Susan Kiefel • Senate President Scott Ryan • House Speaker Tony Smith Legislature Parliament • Upper house Senate • Lower...