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The Australian mainland has been inhabited for more than 42,000 years by Indigenous Australians. After sporadic visits by fishermen from the north and by European explorers and merchants starting in the 17th century, the eastern half of Australia was claimed by the British in 1770 and initially settled through penal transportation as part of the colony of New South Wales on 26 January 1788. As the population grew and new areas were explored, another five largely self-governing ''crown colonies'' were established during the 19th century. | The Australian mainland has been inhabited for more than 42,000 years by Indigenous Australians. After sporadic visits by fishermen from the north and by European explorers and merchants starting in the 17th century, the eastern half of Australia was claimed by the British in 1770 and initially settled through penal transportation as part of the colony of New South Wales on 26 January 1788. As the population grew and new areas were explored, another five largely self-governing ''crown colonies'' were established during the 19th century. | ||
On 1 January 1901, the six colonies became a federation, and the Commonwealth of Australia was formed. Since federation, Australia has maintained a stable liberal democratic political system and remains a Commonwealth Realm. The capital city is Canberra, located in the Australian Capital Territory. The population was a little over 22 million in 2010, and was concentrated in cities with roughly 92% of the population living in cities of over 100,000 people. the State and Territory capitals comprise [[Sydney]] (New South Wales) [[Melbourne]] (Victoria, close second largest city); Brisbane (Queensland); | On 1 January 1901, the six colonies became a federation, and the Commonwealth of Australia was formed. Since federation, Australia has maintained a stable liberal democratic political system and remains a Commonwealth Realm. The capital city is Canberra, located in the Australian Capital Territory. The population was a little over 22 million in 2010, and was concentrated in cities with roughly 92% of the population living in cities of over 100,000 people. the State and Territory capitals comprise [[Sydney]] (New South Wales) [[Melbourne]] (Victoria, close second largest city); Brisbane (Queensland); Perth (Western Australia); Adelaide (South Australia); Darwin (Northern Territory) and Hobart (Tasmania). | ||
During the [[Battle of Earth]] in [[2552|fall 2552]], Australia was attacked by the [[Covenant]].<ref>'''Halo: Uprising''', ''Issue Two''</ref><ref>[http://www.tor.com/stories/2011/10/halo-glasslands-excerpt?start=1 '''Tor.com-''' Halo: Glasslands- Prologue and Chapter 1'']</ref> The attack resulted in the devastation of much of [[Sydney]], but the UNSC Headquarters located deep beneath the city survived intact. | During the [[Battle of Earth]] in [[2552|fall 2552]], Australia was attacked by the [[Covenant]].<ref>'''Halo: Uprising''', ''Issue Two''</ref><ref>[http://www.tor.com/stories/2011/10/halo-glasslands-excerpt?start=1 '''Tor.com-''' Halo: Glasslands- Prologue and Chapter 1'']</ref> The attack resulted in the devastation of much of [[Sydney]], but the UNSC Headquarters located deep beneath the city survived intact. | ||