In a Sunburned Country

Interesting Facts

• The book reveals a fascinating paradox: despite having some of the harshest and most dangerous nature on the planet, Australia remains a country where people live with remarkable calm and good humor, and a sense of humor becomes a true lifeline.
• The author marvels at how the continent is home to both some of the world’s oldest landscapes and cities where past and present intertwine in the details of daily life, architecture, and language.
• Special attention is given to Australia’s unique wildlife: here, creatures are found that exist nowhere else, and every journey through the bush becomes a small adventure full of unexpected encounters and discoveries.
• With affection and irony, the book highlights the peculiarities of Australian English, where familiar words take on new, sometimes amusing meanings, and local expressions become keys to understanding the national character.
• The author masterfully conveys the atmosphere of Australian roads: endless expanses where the horizon blurs in the heat, and a random gas station or roadside café becomes an event and a reason for philosophical reflection.