Australia

Australia, officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere. Identified as the smallest continent but largest island in the world, Australia's landmass is equal to that of the United States of America.

Australia's involvement in the world of superheroes and supervillains usually involves primal magic, the astral dimension known as the, and the country's indigenous race known as the Aboriginals.

History
For at least 40,000 years before European settlement in the late 18th century, Australia was inhabited by indigenous Australians (referred to as "Aboriginals"). After discovery by Dutch explorers in 1606, Australia's eastern half was claimed by Britain in 1770 and initially settled through convict penal transportation to the colony of New South Wales, formally founded on 7th February, 1788. The population grew steadily in subsequent decades; the continent was explored and an additional five self-governing Crown Colonies were established.

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 is a Commonwealth realm. The nation's capital city is Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory.

Trivia

 * Captain Boomerang (George Harkness) originally came from Australia but came to America in pursuit of fame and fortune.
 * The Boomerang, a throwing weapon on which the Batarang is partially based, originates from Australia.
 * The Tanami Desert, a desert within Australia, has been described as one of the most isolated and arid places on Earth.