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Depending on what one defines as the borders of the Simpson Desert, then yes, some mining is carried out in this desert.
Opal mining is carried out in several centres which border the Simpson Desert, such as Coober Pedy, Andamooka and White Cliffs.
The Olympic Dam mine is also roughly within the borders of the Simpson Desert. Owned by BHP Billiton, Olympic Dam mine produces copper, uranium, silver and gold.
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What animals are in the Simpson Desert?
the bilby and kowari live in the Simpson desert
What is the vegetation for the Simpson desert?
The Simpson desert contains many types of vegetation including the Barrel Cactus, Organ Pipe Cactus. Saguaro Cactus, Prickly Pear Cactus.
Does Ayers Rock lie on the west or east of the Simpson desert?
Uluru, or Ayers Rock, is on the western side of the Simpson Desert.
What is the closest town to the Simpson Desert?
Birdsville, a small town in western Queensland, lies within the eastern edge of the Simpson Desert.
What was the hottest temperature in the Simpson Desert?
The highest temperature ever recorded in the Simpson Desert was 49.5 degrees Celsius. This temperature was recorded in 1972 in Queensland.
What type of desert is the Simpson Desert?
The Simpson Desert is a hot subtropical desert.
Is the Simpson Desert hot?
Yes, the Simpson Desert is a hot desert.
In which country is the Simpson Desert?
The Simpson Desert is in Australia.
In which country is the Simpson Desert found?
The Simpson Desert is located in Australia.
What animals are in the Simpson Desert?
the bilby and kowari live in the Simpson desert
What continent is the Simpson Desert in?
The Simpson Desert lies in the center of Australia.
Is there a Simpson Desert in Asia?
No. There is no desert called the Simpson Desert in Asia, only in Australia, where it is the fourth largest desert.
Is the Simpson Desert the biggest desert ever?
No, Antarctica is the largest desert. The Simpson Desert is only the 19th largest desert in the World.
How are the people in Simpson desert related to Australian desert?
people in simpson desert are more northern than australia desert
How many insects live in the Simpson Desert?
their are a variate of insects in the Simpson desert
On what continent is the Simpson Desert located?
The Simpson Desert is located on the Australian continent.
Is the Simpson Desert in central Australia?
Yes. The Simpson Desert is in the middle of Australia.
