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What is the real name for Uluru?
Uluru is the real name for this natural landform of Australia. It was named Ayers Rock by European explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, and named Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, Premier of South Australia at the time. Known to the indigenous Australians as Uluru, the rock is now referred to by that name.
Which name do the Aborigines use for Ayers Rock?
The indigenous Australians call Ayers Rock "Uluru". The landform is now known by this name, out of respect for the traditional owners, or alternatively, "Uluru-Ayers Rock".
What is the largest red stone?
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What do the australians call ayers rock?
Indigenous Australians call the monolith Uluru. It was named "Ayers Rock" by William Gosse in 1873 in honor of the Chief Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. The dual naming policy of 1993 allowed the name to reflect both the traditional, Aboriginal name and the name given it by the English settlers - Uluru/Ayers Rock.
What is the big sand pile called in Australia?
I think you mean the big rock Its called Uluru or Ayers Rock... It used to always be Ayers Rock until the aboriginals claimed it, now we have to call it Uluru
What is the continent of Ayers Rock?
Uluru, formerly Ayers Rock, is on the continent of Australia.
Which country is Uluru in?
Uluru, formerly known by the European name of Ayers Rock, is in the country and continent of Australia.
Is ayers rock or mount Rushmore closest to the equator?
Ayers Rock
How are Stonehenge similar to ayers rock?
how are stonehenge similar to ayers rock?
What do Australian aborgines call Uluru?
Ayers rock near Alice Springs NT
Why is Ayers rock called both Ayers Rock and Uluru?
Uluru is the aboriginal name for what the European explorers named Ayers Rock. Uluru was the name by which the rock was known for thousands of years prior to European settlement.The feature was given the name Ayers Rock by explorer William Gosse after the former Premier of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. It is now known as Uluru/Ayers Rock, the title it was officially given in 2002, in order to acknowledge the traditional indigenous owners of the land.
What is Ayers Rock really called?
The indigenous name for Ayers Rock is Uluru.
