Australia became an independent nation on 1 January 1901 when the British Parliament passed legislation allowing the six Australian colonies to govern in their own right as part of the Commonwealth of Australia.
France also has many territories, including Clipperton Island, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, and others. In 2016, the population of France is estimated at 66,689,000, which ranks 20th in the world. France has an estimated 2016 metro population of 64,750,000, which does not include overseas territories. Combined, the territories add an additional 2 million people. Metropolitan France has a population density of 117.37 people per square kilometer, which ranks 95th in the world.
The French Republic is located on the geographic coordinates of 47.0000Â° N latitude and 2.0000Â° E longitude in Europe.arseilles is another major city in France; having the Latitude and Longitude of 43Â°17'N and 5Â°22'E. France covers an area of 547,030 sq km and has a population of 63,713,926 according to the latest reports. Due to its geographic location, France has a temperate climate.