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24 Things French People Have To Know Before They Travel To Australia

Don't worry, you'll just love it.

1. Australians love French people.

2. Taxi drivers are nice.

3. They do make croissants...

4. Window shutters aren't really a thing.

5. They eat Vegemite.

6. People smile at you in the street.

7. Their unofficial national motto is "no worries, mate".

8. They have no clue how to pronounce wine names properly.

9. If you want tap water at a restaurant, be prepared to ask for it.

10. You can find crocodile snacks.

11. They use annoying keyboards.

12. This country is huge AF.

13. And urban Australia looks a lot like the US.

14. Australians don't really speak English...

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Sorry to break the news but Australians speak Australian. A weird English-like language full of delicacies to the ear.

15. ... And they curse ALL THE TIME...but it sounds nice.

16. They drive on the left side of the road.

17. It's warm and sunny all year round.

18. They can switch off their plugs.

19. They have thong vending machines.

20. You'll often see them hanging around naked, but it's fine.

21. People really don’t smoke as much in Australia.

22. Boxed wine is pretty popular here.

23. But they also have real wine.

24. And finally, be prepared to see kangaroos, they really are everywhere.