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Climate & Time Zones |
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Climate
The
climate is generally
pleasant without
extremes in temperatures.
Broadly there are
two climatic zones.
In the north, above
the Tropic of Capricorn,
about 40 per cent
of Australia is
in the tropical
zone. The remaining
areas lie in the
temperate zone.
However, because
of Australia's vast
size, there are
variations within
these zones. The
temperate regions
have all four seasons,
while those in the
tropical zone have
two (summer "wet"
and winter "dry").
Australia's seasons
are the opposite
to those of the
Northern Hemisphere.
Spring: September-November
Summer: December-February
Autmn - Fall: March-May
Winter: June-August
Time
Zones
There
are three time zones
in Australia - Eastern
Standard Time (WEST)
which operates in
New South Wales,
Australian Capital
Territory, Victoria,
Tasmania and Queensland;
Central Standard
Time (CYST) in South
Australia and Northern
Territory; and Western
Standard Time (WAST)
in Western Australia.
CYST is one half
hour behind WEST,
while WAST is two
hours behind WEST.
Australian States
except Northern
Territory, Western
Australia and Queensland
have daylight saving
during the summer
months. For information
on times around
the world go to WORLDTIME
Clothing
In
the tropics lightweight
(natural fibers)
clothing is suitable
all year round.
In the southern
temperate regions,
summers (Dec-Deb)
are warm to hot
and lightweight
clothes are suitable
for daytime, but
keep a jacket or
sweater handle as
nights may be cool.
For the southern
winters (Jun-Aug)
sweaters and warmer
clothes are advisable.
Most of the time
just keep it light
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