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Because there aren't many opals left
Coober Pedy is in a dry, dusty, outback region of South Australia. There is little to attract people to the area except for the novelty of seeing the underground homes and touring through the opal mines. While the opals have not yet been mined out, it requires dedication and long-term commitment to find anything of value, and the average fossicker stands little chance of finding anything on the surface. Therefore, tourism has become the main drawcard to keep this little town going.
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What is a Coober Pedy gem?
Coober Pedy is known for its opals.
What is Coober Pedy famous for and where is it?
The gemstone (rather than jewel) for which Coober Pedy is famous is opal.
Is Coober Pedy a desert?
Coober Pedy is a town, not a desert. The town of Coober Pedy lies within the Sturt Stony Desert/ Tirari Desert region.
What mineral is mined at Coober Pedy?
Opal is mined at Coober Pedy in South Australia.
What highway goes to Coober Pedy?
Coober Pedy lies near the Sturt Highway.
Which mineral is mined at Coober Pedy?
Coober Pedy in outback South Australia is known for its opals.
What is the airport code for Coober Pedy Airport?
The airport code for Coober Pedy Airport is CPD.
What is coober pedy famous for?
The gemstone (rather than jewel) for which Coober Pedy is famous is opal.
What is the direction from Sydney to Coober Pedy?
One must travel west to go from Sydney to Coober Pedy.
Does Coober Pedy mine white or black opals?
Yes. Coober Pedy is still a major producer of opals.
What Australian state is Coober Pedy?
Coober Pedy is an opal mining town in the outback of the state of South Australia.
What valuable stones are found in Coober Pedy?
Coober Pedy is one of the main centres where opals are found in Australia.
