Australis is part of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), it trades in the Asian block as another Asian country - you don't see Australia trading with the European Communiities, because that is only for European countries. Neither is it a partner with the USA. Although it is an island, it cannot survive on its own and has had to become part of Asia to survive. Japanese is the second language in a lot of schools too. (Not French or German)
2006-09-02 03:11:29 · 15 answers · asked by Ya-sai 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
the concept of "continents" was thought up by Western Europe. When the British encountered Australia and claimed it for their own, they decided it was a continent. and so it is
Basically, ethnocentrism. They wanted it to be a continent, and they did. The Aborigine people had technically lived there long enough to be a different culture from the Pacific Islanders.
Geologically, Australia is on it's own continental plate (see below)
2006-09-02 03:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by MrPotatoHead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Australia is a continent - not an "island" (unless you consider all continents an island). It was originally occupied by the Brittish and was once a place where they sent their prisoners. The language used in Australia is English. Australia is not part of Europe or Asia - they are two seperate continents. They produce garlic, herbs, and furniture that is sold throughout the world.
2006-09-02 10:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trade is different to geography and Australia is a very separate land mass to Asia.
Turkey will more than likely become part of the EEC but technically they are in Asia.
Modern Australia also has a very Western culture and outlook and whilst fiercely independent from the States and Britain has a lot more in common with them. I think they just want to be recognised for who and what they are. . . a separate island and continent
2006-09-02 10:21:36 · answer #3 · answered by Bohemian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be ASEAN but it's not Asian. Asia is a continent, Australia is not a part of that continent ergo Australians are not Asians. Simple, no?
And it seems to be getting along ok without any continental trade agreement, so why force them if they don't want it?
2006-09-02 10:18:28 · answer #4 · answered by ratboy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you sound closed minded...Australia is an entirely different CONTINENT! and it is not the only country that depends on others to survive for CERTAIN needs...Aussies can very well survive w/o Asia's help. but the lifestyle modern people have grown acustomed to requires a few imports...luxuries and whatnot. And if Australia wasn't trading with Asia, then it would be trading with someone else...Asia is simply closer dummy.
2006-09-02 10:53:52 · answer #5 · answered by odelayway 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Australia’s formal name is the Commonwealth of Australia. The form of government used in Australia is a Constitutional Monarchy – ‘Constitutional’ because the powers and procedures of the Commonwealth Government are defined by a written constitution, and ‘Monarchy’ because Australia’s Head of State is Queen Elizabeth II.
2006-09-02 10:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by dxle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Australia is not in Asia. Austalia is a continent on its own.
2006-09-02 10:23:27 · answer #7 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Australia is Australia, a continent, it's not part of Asia!!!
2006-09-02 10:24:53 · answer #8 · answered by Totti Frotti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably because the have their own continent. Has nothing to do with the language spoken or trading partners.
2006-09-02 10:17:07 · answer #9 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
these days the UK is an Asian country, if you count the number of Asian residents
2006-09-02 10:23:57 · answer #10 · answered by sponge brain 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋