The Flinders Ranges are in South Australia. They are named after explorer Matthew Flinders, though he never set foot on them.
No. Flinders Island lies in Bass Strait, between the island state of Tasmania and the Australian mainland.
Matthew Flinders was born in England.
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Flinders can be regarded as an Australian explorer, even though he made many other journeys on behalf of both Australia and England.
The Flinders Ranges are in South Australia.They begin around 200 km northwest of the South Australian capital city of Adelaide, and extend for some 430 km north of Port Pirie and east of Lake Torrens.
Matthew Flinders was assigned the task of circumnavigating and charting the entire Australian continent.
The first Australian explorer, Matthew Flinders had determination and motivation as two of his most important qualities. Flinders is best known for his brave and impressing explorations.
Matthew Flinders's most famous expedition was his circumnavigation of Australia. Between 1802 and 1803, Flinders circumnavigated and charted the entire Australian continent.
Many of Flinders's journeys were for the purpose of mapping the Australian continent, and filling in the gaps left by previous explorers.
The Great Australian Bight was named by Captain Matthew Flinders during his circumnavigation of the Australian continent in 1801-1802.
Matthew Flinders circumnavigated Australia between December 1801 and June 1803, meaning he mapped the Australian coastline, including bays and inlets.