[originaltext] Australia is almost a continent by itself. The vastness of th

Australia is almost a continent by itself. The vastness of the land, the relative small population, and the rich natural resources make the country the most ideal place to live. For the past decade, Australia has increased its exports of raw materials to China, which in turn has greatly aided its economy. However, because of the global financial crisis, Australia’s economy has shown signs of a slow down. The Australian dollar is said to have lost its value against the US dollar by 10% in the last three weeks.