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it means no tree
Aurore Stanton
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∙ 10y agoThe word "Nullarbor" is from two Latin words (nullus arbor) literally meaning "no tree" (Null, from nullus = nothing, arbor = tree).
The Nullarbor Plain is a vast, almost treeless semi-arid plain in Australia's south, just north of the Great Australian Bight. The area of the Nullarbor extends about 200,000 square kilometres.
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Were the Nullabor plains named by the aboriginals or the Europeans?
"Nullarbor" is actually not an Aboriginal word. It is a Latin word meaning "no tree". Null = Nil, Arbor = Tree.Therefore, the Nullarbor Plain was named by Europeans, specifically E.Alfred Delisser, who surveryed the Nullarbor in 1866.
What do the letters Nullarbor mean?
"Nullarbor" is derived from Latin and means "no tree". The Nullarbor Plain in Australia is a huge, flat, treeless expanse, with the primary vegetation being spindly scrub and saltbush.
What plants grow in the nullarbor plains?
Nothing grows there it also means that it has no trees
What does the word 'nullarbar' mean in Nullarbar Plains?
"Nullarbor" is derived from the Latin words "nullus" and "arbor," meaning "no trees." Therefore, "Nullarbor Plains" refers to a vast, treeless plain in southern Australia.
When was Nullarbor National Park created?
Nullarbor National Park was created in 1979.
When was Nullarbor Regional Reserve created?
Nullarbor Regional Reserve was created in 1989.
What does the world nullarbor mean?
No Trees - It has a combination of 2 Latin words which are nullus and arbor.
Name the plain south of the great Victoria Desert?
The Nullarbor Plain
What is the area of Nullarbor National Park?
The area of Nullarbor National Park is 5,781.27 square kilometers.
What is the area of Nullarbor Regional Reserve?
The area of Nullarbor Regional Reserve is 22,812.44 square kilometers.
What does null nullarbor mean?
Nullarbor - Latin , null meaning no or nothing. Arbor meaning trees etc. Nullabor means "no trees" Cause there are no trees on that blasted plain
What year did Eyre cross the Nullarbor Plain?
Edward Eyre crossed the Nullarbor Plain in 1840-1841.
