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In which state would you be if you were in Weipa?
If you were in Weipa, you would be in Queensland. Weipa is located in the far north of the state.
Which Australian state would you be in if you were in weipa?
Weipa is a town in Queensland, Australia.
What is the airport code for Weipa Airport?
The airport code for Weipa Airport is WEI.
Is Weipa in Queensland?
Yes. Weipa is in far North Queensland, on Cape York Peninsula. It is the largest town on the Western coast of the Cape, and overlooks the Gulf of Carpentaria.
What is the absolute location of Weipa Australia?
Weipa lies in Australia's far north, on the western coast of Cape York Peninsula. Latitude and longitude: 12°40'S, 141°50'E
What mineral is mined at Weipa?
Bauxite is the main mineral mined at Weipa, which is one of the world's largest bauxite mine locations. Bauxite is the primary source of aluminum and is used in industries such as construction, transportation, and manufacturing.
What has the author M Bruce Foster written?
M. Bruce Foster has written: 'Rehabilitation after bauxite mining at Weipa'
What is the most famous find of aluminum?
It is said that Weipa, Australia is home to the world's largest and richest bauxite (aluminum ore) deposit.
What is the town on Cape York Peninsula?
There are several towns on Cape York Peninsula. They include Weipa, Bamaga, Lockhart, Aurukun and Coen.
Where are the aluminum mines in Australia?
The five bauxite mines in Australia are situated at Boddington (Western Australia) Gove (Northern Territory) Huntly (Western Australia) Willowdale(Western Australia) Weipa (Queensland)
Who is the Australian producer of bauxite?
Rio Tinto, formerly known as Comalco and Alcan, is Australia's largest miner of bauxite. The largest bauxite mine in Australia is owned and operated by Rio Tinto at Weipa on the gulf or western side of Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.
What was the first ship to come to Australia?
The Duyfken, captained by Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon/Jansz was the first recorded ship to arrive in Australia. On 26 February 1606, Jansz became the first known European to land on Australia's shores at the Pennefather River, near the present-day town of Weipa, on the western coast of Cape York Peninsula.
