As an island nation, Australia has the Indian Ocean to the west, and the South Pacific Ocean to the east.
There are more than 8,200 islands off the coast of Australia, the largest being the state of Tasmania to the south. Most of Australia’s population is concentrated to the east and southeast coasts of the continent.
Australians discovered the true fun of the beach over time, with Australian coastal cities grew and became more crowded through the 20th century. On sunny days, the beaches are always packed with people swimming, sunbathing, water-sporting, even barbecuing.
But Australia's beaches are not only synonymous with happiness. The risk of sun exposure on this continent is known to be harmful to the skin. Not to mention the danger of sharks that we may encounter while swimming in the sea. So, why do Australians still love their beach so much?
In this episode, we talk to Benaga Virgantara, Sydneysider who always goes to the beach when the weather is right, and Reni Turnbull, a certified diver who has explored many of Australia's beaches and its deep blue sea.
Hear more about the Australians attachment to beaches in Australia Explained:
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Australia Explained was originally created by Maram Ismail for SBS Arabic24.
