Australia is 'A' lucky country but it not necessarily 'The' lucky county. Australia is one of the luckiest countries in the world but it is not justified say we are the luckiest because it is by no means perfect in any way. Australia like any country has disadvantages and problems, as well as all its attributes. Lucky is defined as something that happens by chance and has good effects or consequences. Australia success as a nation has defiantly not only been about luck however. The population have not just sat back and watched Australia develop into the country it is today. A lot of hard work has gone it to make and country that we know and love.
             Australia, the island continent situated between the Indian and South Pacific oceans, southeast of Asia, is often depicted as the 'lucky country'. It is probably the oldest landmass in the world, yet one of the youngest nations. Since the beginning of time, Australia has presented a harsh challenge, which has always been met with gusto, vivacity, a cheerful sense of adventure, and an ability to adapt. As a country it is filled with the energy and vibrancy of youth.
             Australia is, indeed, the lucky country. We have been blessed with a wonderfully unique land, a contrasting climate and the knowledge to understand it and the diversity of people who are to carry it into the next millennium. Australia has had a rich past and continues to have such an exciting present, but no one knows what will be ahead of it. Being only 200 years old, Australia is living history. Yet at the same time we are creating our future. The success we enjoy today and have enjoyed for many, many years is not only due to luck. Our youth will be our future decision-makers, and we are educating our children at present to ensure prosperity and advance in times to come. As a nation we learn from yesterday, live for today and dream of the future. Australia has it all!
             In 1984 a new national anthem was r...