Australia is located south of Asia and surrounded by oceans including the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It has a variety of climates depending on location and is home to over 27,000 plant species and thousands of animal species, including 378 mammal species, 828 bird species, and over 300 reptile species. The Aboriginal people were the original inhabitants of Australia and have a longstanding culture, while the modern Australian economy benefits from tourism, especially along its extensive coastline, and higher education.