Wednesday, October 22, 2008

1. What examples of e-Commerce did you find in this country ?

* We found a lot of things that are alike between Australia and the US, such as food , electronics, jewelry, and home goods.


2. What is the currency of the Country ? What is the current exchange rate to the US Dollar ?

* Ipod in Australia is $134 and $150 in America
* Exchange Rate 1.00 USD = 1.4305 AUD


3. What are the languages of the Country ?

*English, Chinese, Italian, and Other


4. What are the population statistics and facts about your country?

*Population of 21,007,310


5. What 5 interesting products did you find being sold on e-commerce sites ?

*Canned Spaghetti, Burger Rings, Criket Game, Krangroo Charm, Sheepskin Rug

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

10 Quick Facts

  • Australia is a Federal Parliamentary Democracy
  • It's a Country and A Continent.
  • Has one of the best economy.
  • Independence - 1 January 1901
  • Life Expectancy - Men is 75 years, Women is 80 years.
  • National Holiday - January 26, 1788 - Australia Day
  • Capital of Austrlia is Canberra
  • Largest Exporters: Coal, Wool, Sheep, Lead, alumina, Diamonds,Mineral sands
  • Trading Partners: Japan, USA, and EC member states.
  • The Cell phone use is more then double the land line use

Monday, October 20, 2008

Sites (Everything)

Big W
http://www.bigw.com.au/





















My Shopping

















All Of these sites sell items related to Walmart. They sell everything walmart does, including electronics, food, clothes, and home goods.