Australia and New Zealand constitute a geographic realm by virtue of territorial dimensions, relatives location, and cultural distinctiveness-not population size. Despite their inclusion within a single geographic realm, Australia and New Zealand differ physiographically. Australia is marked by a vast dry, low relief interior; New Zealand is mountainous. Australia and New Zealand are marked by peripheral development- Australia because of its aridity, New Zealand because of its topography The populations of Australia and New Zealand are not only peripherally distributed but also highly clustered in urban agglomerations. Australia and New Zealand lie remote from the places with which they have the strongest cultural ties. In Australia, immigration is changing the ethnic make up. In New Zealand, minority awareness is posing a growing challenge. Australia’s aboriginal population was almost completely submerged by the European invasion, remains numerically small, and participates only slightly in modern society.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR A Balakishan
Dr. A Balakishan has obtained his Ph.D. in Geography from Osmania University. He is currently Associate Professor of Geography at the Centre for Indian Ocean Studies, Osmania University, Hyderabad. His areas of interests include- Indian Ocean, Remote Sensing, GIS, Urban and Environmental studies.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Afzal Sharieff
Professor Dr. Afzal Shariegg did his M.A. in Geography form OSMANIA University. Dr. Sharieff started his teaching career in a secondary school, teaching social studies and geography. Later he was selected as a associate professor in the University. He was promoted as a reader on the basis of his work and promoted as a full fledged professor. Dr. Sharieff has attended many national seminars and workshops. He is a member of many professional bodies and he lectures on geographical issues. He writes for national newspapers and magazines.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Masood Ali Khan
Dr. Masood Ali Khan obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. He started his career as UGC Research Fellow, Dept. of Sociology in the same University. Presently he is working as Deputy Director, southern Regional Centre, ICSSR, Osmania University. His area of interest are information Technology in Social Sciences, Minority Problems, Urdu Press and Sociology of Islam. He has published many articles of different nature both in national and international journals. Dr. Khan has conducted more than 50 Seminars, Workshops and Research Methodology Courses sponsored by SRC-ICSSR. A widely travelled person, Dr. Khan has attended many national / international seminars / conferences.
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