Thanks to its isolated geography, Australia is home to unique wildlife species such as kangaroos, wallabies and Tasmanian devils. Inhabited by humans for 65,000-70,000 years, Australia also saw the development of unique Aboriginal cultures that existed in isolation before European contact. Today, Australia is a blend of old and new, featuring cities such as Sydney and Melbourne juxtaposed with ancient rain forest and barren outback highlighted by the mystifying Uluru/Ayers Rock.