Despite Australia's geographical isolation, it is connected to the world culturally, economically and geopolitically by aid, communication, culture, defence, migration, sport, tourism, trade.
Since Britain joined the European Economic Community in 1973 (now the European Union), Australia has increased its links with countries particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
Since Britain joined the European Economic Community in 1973 (now the European Union), Australia has increased its links with countries particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.