As citizenship ceremonies are held around the nation on Australia Day, BuzzFeed News met some new Aussies and asked them what it means to be Australian.
1."The land of opportunity. Diversity, multiculturalism, happiness, love and nature." - Stefania, originally from Greece.
2."Freedom. Sunny. Humid. Nature. Talkative people. Smiley faces." - Dania, originally from Syria.
3."A sense of belonging. A new life with great nature." - Sungseung & Hyunyoung, originally from South Korea.
4."Relief. Belonging. Nature." - Nina & Mario, originally from Croatia.
5."Freedom. Feeling." - Guoqzang Su, originally from China.
6."Unity. Diversity. Love." - Tere Latima, originally from the USA.
7."Love. Friends. Family." - Ravi, originally from Nepal.
8."Home. Opportunity." - Ludo, originally from France.
9."Family. Adventure. Opportunity." - Louise, originally from Ireland.
10."Green & natural." - Chien-Ho, Chun Hung & Amelia, originally from Taiwan.
11."Freedom & Love. Happy Australia Day!" - Mashid & Moditaba, originally from Iran.
