Australia is home to the oldest surviving civilisation on Earth

Australia's First Peoples, who represent the oldest continuously existent civilization anywhere in the world, are one of the most important elements of this multicultural environment. There are currently 650,000 Indigenous people in Australia, or around 2.8% of the entire population, and archeological evidence indicates that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have lived on the continent for 60,000 years.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the owners of Australia's first and oldest stories, which have a significant impact on the country's culture today. Their numerous languages, ideologies, and histories combine to produce the oldest still-existing society on earth, dating back thousands of years.

Take a Dreamtime Southern X tour in Sydney to learn about the traditional Aboriginal way of life, or get your groove on at Dance Rites, Australia's national Indigenous dance competition, which is held at the Sydney Opera House.

Due to the influx of immigrants into Australia's vibrant cities and breezy regional towns, the country's multiculturalism and diversity are continuing to increase. Today, everything from the food we eat to the holidays we share is influenced by Australia's diverse backgrounds, cultures, and communities.