Known for its kangaroos, Great Barrier Reef and outback, Australia has been around for a long time. Australia has a very deep and rich history, full of military conflicts, unusual climate, diverse cultures and diverse peoples. This article will take you “down under” and show you how this great country has overcome and cultivated itself as a well-known and successful society. I will explain some of the conflicts that the country has overcome along with the kind of terrain that this country covers. The seasons, how he identifies his people and what they grow to survive and feed themselves. I will also delve into their culture, lifestyle and where these people come from to enjoy life. Colonized in 1788 by Great Britain, Australia became home to thousands of convicts exiled from England. Royal marines were sent to guard the English settlement until 1790, when a unit specially recruited to do the same replaced them. Sent to Australia in 1810, the first organized military unit, the 73rd Regiment of Foot, took up its duties. Sent to protect Australia from external attack, maintain order against convict riots and Aboriginal resistance, the British stationed regiments of infantry, small artillery and engineering units in the country. The first war only took place in 1845-1846, due to the continued expansion of European settlers into Maori, knowing that the European settlers intended to abolish the independence of the natives. Fighting continued until 1860 before a truce was declared and peace returned to the island. As time went on, Australia began to recruit new members into its armed forces, a volunteer corps was organized and a local police force was started to maintain civil stability within… in the midst of paper religions… they fall in the country and they are all accepted throughout the country. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people also have unique religious traditions and spiritual values. Australia, much like the United States, is a melting pot and will continue to grow and change over the next few centuries. From a penal colony to a thriving and productive country, Australia has a deeply rooted history with many stories to tell. If it wasn't for the British colonies that settled in Australia, would Australia still be the country it is today? Australians are proud of everything they do and everything they stand for. Such a welcoming country and people, I can only imagine why so many people travel to the country and why so many end up staying. If this document doesn't spark interest in traveling to Australia, I'm not sure what will.