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What main languages are spoken here?:

The primary language spoken in Australia is English, although some other languages spoken due to the large immigrant population are Hindu, Urdu, Chinese and Arabic.

What type of money is used here?:

The type of money used in Australia is the Australian dollar (AUD). Although the name sounds similar to the US dollar (USD), the US dollar is worth less than the Australian dollar.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A generic bottle of still (not carbonated/sparkling) water in Australia cost $2.45 AUD or $1.68 USD.

What was the best meal this week?:

My go-to meal is pork gyoza (dumplings) and a Chinese black milk tea from an Asian restuarant on my college campus called Grain Express.

What music did I listen to this week?:

Techno is a very popular music genre in Melbourne and what I hear a lot outside.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

An activity that I had the most fun doing this week was shopping at the Fitzroy Market. This is an outdoor flea market with booths of people selling handmade or vintage clothing and accessories. 

What did I read this week?:

The majority of what I've read this week has been academic articles and textbooks for my college classes. They are not very fun but are extremely necessary.

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