The Commonwealth of Australia is the largest country by area in Oceania. Canberra is the country’s capital while Sydney is its largest city.

On March 3, 1986, the Australia Act 1986 came into effect. It formally separated all legal ties between the Oceanian country and the United Kingdom.

Kevin Rudd, 53, is the incumbent and 26th prime minister of Australia. He assumed office on December 3, 2007.

Australia is a founding member of the United Nations. Here is the 2009 list of the 10 most handsome living men of Australian descent or citizens of the Oceanian country:

#10. Craig Wing

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#9. Casey Conway

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#8. Joel Edgerton

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#7. Daniel MacPherson

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#6. Sam Worthington

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#5. Christopher Egan

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#4. Hugh Jackman

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#3. Liam Hemsworth

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#2. Travis Fimmel

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#1. Chris Hemsworth