Our world is shaped by an increasingly complex economic system. As a result, it has become more and more important for people to know what is going on around them. Unfortunately, finding and processing the relevant information to do this has become more difficult as well, due to the increased complexity and information overload. I

n reaction to

this issue,

we have

been working on a series of infographics that illustrate the most important facts and figures about the economies of various countries all over the world

.

The following infographic shows the Australian economy at a glance. As a powerful and solid economy, it was

comparatively unaffected by the global financial crisis. Its banking system has remained relatively strong and inflation is still under control. Furthermore, Australia is

a significant exporter of natural resources, energy, and food. Not least because of its close

ties to the fast-growing markets of Asia.

In addition to that, it has a

highly skilled and well-educated workforce. Over half

the working age population in Australia has a qualification of some kind.

Take a closer look below: