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Why is Coober Pedy called Coober Pedy?
Coober Pedy is a desert area in southern Australia. Like any desert, it can have extreme temperature swings. The highs can be over 115º F, and the lows can dip into the low 30s. Deserts get so hot because there is little to no cloud cover. During the day, the sun blasts the sand with heat, and the sand releases the heat back up into the air.
What was the aboriginal word for Coober Pedy?
The name "Coober Pedy" is derived from the aboriginal words Kupa pita or Kupa piti meaning White man in a hole or burrow. Coober Pedy is characterised by its homes dug into the ground to insulate people from the extreme heat of the area.
In what year was Coober Pedy formed?
Although Coober Pedy is known for its opals, it actually came about because of a gold-prospecting party, investigating along the edge of the Great Victoria Desert in either 1911 or 1915 (accounts vary). The accidental discovery of opal was made while the group was making camp one night, and following the news, people began to come to what was first known as Stuart Range Opal Field. It was named after Scottish explorer John McDouall Stuart who was the first one to pass through the area.The name was changed to Coober Pedy in 1920, and it was officially designated a town in 1960. The name "Coober Pedy" is derived from the aboriginal words Kupa Pita or Kupa piti meaning White man in a hole or burrow. Coober Pedy is, of course, distinctive for its homes dug into the ground to insulate people from the extreme heat of the area.
How many opals does Australia import?
Since the area around Coober Pedy is one of the world's largest sources of high-grade opal, it is unlikely that much is imported.
When was Coober Pedy discovered and founded?
Although Coober Pedy is known for its opals, it actually came about because of a gold-prospecting party, investigating along the edge of the Great Victoria Desert in either 1911 or 1915 (accounts vary). The accidental discovery of opal was made while the group was making camp one night, and following the news, people began to come to what was first known as Stuart Range Opal Field. It was named after Scottish explorer John McDouall Stuart who was the first one to pass through the area.The name was changed to Coober Pedy in 1920, and it was officially designated a town in 1960. The name "Coober Pedy" is derived from the aboriginal words Kupa piti (some sources say Kupa pita) meaning White man in a hole or burrow.Coober Pedy is, of course, distinctive for its homes dug into the ground to insulate people from the extreme heat of the area.
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The area of District Council of Yankalilla is 750.6 square kilometers.
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The area of District Council of Cleve is 4,506.7 square kilometers.
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The area of District Council of Robe is 1,091.1 square kilometers.
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The area of Tatiara District Council is 6,476 square kilometers.
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The area of District Council of Grant is 1,904 square kilometers.
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The area of The Coorong District Council is 8,830.6 square kilometers.
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The area of District Council of Kimba is 3,986.2 square kilometers.
