The Two Greatest Myths About Australia

Australia is a beautiful country and a dream destination for a lot people. Many young people fantasize about holidaying or living  here but are often scared by ominous tales from the land down under.

Let's examine the veracity of the two most common myths about Australia.

Myth 1.  Australians are Xenophobic and Racist.
With news of the infamous Australian detention centres, illegal migrant boat policy and strict Australian immigration laws, it is not surprising that a lot of people outside Australia belief xenophobia is the order of the day here. Contrary to popular beliefs, Australians are very kind, warm and welcoming. Australia is so diverse that almost every person I have come across since I got here  have dual nationalities. I've met Nigerian Australians, Spanish Australians, Indian Australians , Greek Australians and of course Australian Australians haha!

Muslims are not banned here and we are not going to build a wall to stop you from coming over anytime soon.So do not worry, as long as you are highly skilled and law abiding, there's space for you in the land down under or you can visit for holiday.
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Myth 2. Australian Wildlife Kills Like Cowboys in the Wild Wild West.
Thanks to documentaries on National Geographic Channel, the image of crocodiles having a street party in Melbourne, giant pythons snatching babies in Sydney and snakes biting oil workers in Perth are often synonymous with thoughts of Australia!

 Yes, Australia has a very rich wildlife but the dangers they pose are often blown out of proportion. According to Wikipedia, only two people died from snake bites in Australia in 2015 whereas five died in America in the same year. Furthermore, overall number of fatalities from wildlife attacks stands at just five per in Australia.

In spite of global misconceptions,  the land of the golden sand is a place of new beginnings where dreams become reality. Forget the American dream, the Australian dream is the real deal!!!