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South Australia
South Australia is an Australian state with a total area of 402,903 square miles (1,043,514 square kilometers), making it the fourth largest state in the country. It has a population of 1,644,642 (as of June 2010).
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Do people live in Coober Pedy?
Yes. Coober Pedy is unique for its underground homes, which are dug into the earth to help shield the residents against the summer heat and winter nights.
Officially, Coober Pedy's population in 2006 was 1,913 but, going by Council and Post Office records, electricity and water usage, housing ownership and rental data, the actual population is believed to be closer to 3,500.
What languages are spoken in Coober Pedy South Australia?
English is the primary language spoken in Coober Pedy, South Australia. Due to its multicultural community and significant Aboriginal population, some residents may also speak Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara, or other Indigenous languages.
What state is The Barossa Valley?
The Barossa Valley is in the Australian state of South Australia.
I've heard tales that the name Barossa is Italian, referring to the red soil of the valley, but in fact the name is due to a spelling mistake.
The valley was named for the 1811 Battle of Barrosa, in which the English defeated the French. When the name was registered it was spelled with one 'r' and two 's's, and by the time anyone realised the error it was deemed not worth fixing, since probably nobody would notice. Which, generally speaking, they haven't.
Time difference between Melbourne and South Australia?
Melbourne is almost always a half hour ahead of Adelaide.
9:30 PM Central Standard Time = 10 PM Eastern Standard Time
10:30 PM Central Summer Time = 11 PM Eastern Summer TimeMelbourne is currently half and hour ahead of Adelaide.
No, only once in a blue moon will it snow anywhere in South Australia, I remember it only happening once and even then it wasn't cold enough for it to build up on the ground, it just melted away.
One of the popular events that are organized in Gujarat and are a major crowd-puller from across the country and the world is the Rann Utsav. This is regarded as a celebration of life, culture, and the festivities of Kutch. The entire event is spread across 4 months which sees a riot of colors spread over the barren lands. The entire event offers an experience of diverse traditions as well as the taste of the generous hospitality of the people from Kutch. The beautiful White Desert welcomes one and all and the sight of a full moon night during the entire period can be breathtaking.
How long to drive from Melbourne to Barossa Valley?
Depending on where you start in Melbourne, and where you end in Barossa Valley, it's about 750 Km, give or take. At normal driving speeds, figure just over 10 hours or so.
What started the Eyre Peninsula bushfire?
The dreadful Eyre Peninsula bushfires of 2005 which trapped a town and killed 9 were apparently started by the backfiring or hot exhaust pipe of an old truck belonging to a local prospector.
It is also said that this same prospector lost his home in the more recent bushfires which again swept through parts of the Eyre Peninsula.
What is the climate at the Coorong like?
The climate of the Coorong is cool temperate. Winters are cool and wet, and summers are dry and warm. The temperature of the sea surface tends to range from an average of 14 degrees Celsius in winter to 19 degrees Celsius in summer.
What is weather like in southern Colorado in march?
Between Wolf Creek Pass in the mountainous SW corner of the state and Walsh on the high plains in the SE corner there is a HUGE difference in weather. You would be well advised to check out the particular city at a weather site like weatherbug.com or weatherchannel.com , especially if you consider traveling, then.
Can you import Garra Rufa fish into Australia?
No. To date, importing Garra rufa fish has not been approved by the Australian Government's Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.
Where does American football come from?
IT EVOLVED FROM RUGBY(FOOTBALL) WHICH WAS CODED IN ENGLAND..BUT FIRST DEVELOPED BY THE CHINESE.
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The origins of modern football games including American football, Canadian football, Australian football, Gaelic football, Association football (soccer), Rugby Union football and Rugby League football can all be traced back to a ball game often played at Shrovetide throughout medieval Western Europe. In northern France the game was called La Soule meaning "the ball". In Ireland they played a game called Caid "ball". The Cornish played Hyrlîan and the Welsh Cnapan both forms of "Hurling" (of a ball). In medieval England ball games were referred to as "playing the ball" or "playing at ball" but significantly the Shrovetide ball game was also known as "foot ball" in reference to the game being 'played on foot'. It is from this term the word 'football' originates. Over time this Shrovetide ball game evolved into the numerous forms of modern football developed by many nations throughout the World.
It is worth nothing that in 16th centaury greek ball game called Calcio meaning "kick" developed which has similarities to a Roman ball game known as harpaston. Harpustum evolved from the Ancient Greek game Phaininda or Episkuros which is known to have been played 4000 years ago. Phaininda or Episkuros is the oldest recorded ball game with rules that fit the definition of 'foot ball'. There is a strong possibility Shrovetide ball games evolved from Harpustum, however, definitive proof of a connection remains elusive.
Around the 2nd centaury BC a ball game called Cuju was created in China. Cuju fits the definition of the word football with similarities to ball games played in medieval Europe. However, contrary to FIFA's popular myth that football originated in China no historical connection has been established between Cuju and early ball games played in Europe or any of the football codes which evolved from them. In my opinion FIFA's recent attempts to rewrite the history of Association Football (soccer) and other related codes of football to reputedly promote sales of their football product in China is highly unethical. The Chinese are a great people who have contributed enormously to culture both nationally and internationally but to say the origins of football can be traced back to China is simply not true. History should be written with impartiality, based of verifiable facts and credited to those who contributed. History should not be perverted for financial gain.
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The major cities of South Australia are Adelaide (capital city) and its outlying cities of Elizabeth and Gawler; Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, and Mount Gambier. With the exception of Mount Gambier, these cities are all on the coastline.
Major towns which are set inland include Murray Bridge and Renmark.
There are many more towns which are important economically for South Australia - too numerous to list. Bear in mind that, what constitutes a "city" in Australia is often considered a mere "town" overseas, because to Australians, a city is any centre with a population exceeding about 20,000.
What are five creeks in the north of South Australia?
Creeks in the northern part of South Australia include:
- Cooper Creek
- Woodmurra Creek
- Stevenson creek
- Hamilton Creek
- Strzelecki Creek
- Warburton Creek
- Kallahkoopah Creek
- Alberga Creek
What is the highest temperature ever in South Australia?
South Australia has the Mount Lofty Ranges, with the highest point in them being Mount Lofty, and it also contains Mount Barker. The Flinders Ranges has St Mary's Peak. None of the mountains are high by world standards. The highest mountain in the state is Mount Woodroffe, a rugged peak in the Musgrave Ranges with a height of 4742 feet (1440 meters).
Which state is Adelaide in Australia?
Adelaide is a city, the capital city of the state of South Australia. To the west, South Australia is bordered by Western Australia. To the north, it is bordered by Northern Territory and Queensland, while to the east it is bordered by Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Coober Pedy lies in an exceptionally hot and dry region of northern South Australia. The town is unique for its underground homes, which are dug into the earth to help shield the residents against the summer heat and cold winter nights.
When was South Australia settled by white people?
The main explorer credited with charting the South Australian coastline and seeing its potential for settlement was Matthew Flinders, in 1802. 27 years later Charles Sturt's expedition down the Murray River had a significant impact on the future settlement of South Australia as it opened up Australia's inland waterways to the transportation of people and goods, and found a route to he southern coast. England had been seeking a site to establish a settlement on the southern coast, and Sturt's expedition pointed the way for this.
The South Australian Colonisation Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1834, and the first settlers arrived in 1836. South Australia is the only state in Australia not to have had convicts. Governor John Hindmarsh arrived in the new colony on the HMS Buffalo, accompanied only by free settlers. South Australia was officially proclaimed on 19 February 1836 in England. The Old Gum Tree at Glenelg North, South Australia, was where the Proclamation was read by Governor Hindmarsh on 28 December 1836.
When did settlers settle in Adelaide?
In 1836, Governor John Hindmarsh arrived in the new colony of South Australia, of which Adelaide was the first settlement, on the HMS Buffalo, accompanied only by free settlers. South Australia was officially proclaimed on 19 February 1836 in England. The Old Gum Tree at Glenelg North, South Australia, was the location of the reading of the Proclamation by Governor Hindmarsh on 28 December 1836.
What languages are spoken in Barossa Valley South Australia?
Assuming no wines have been drunk ... English. Assuming wines have been drunk ... don't even try to understand them. Barossa Valley is famous for it's wine and is located in the state of South Australia (Australia). Australian's speak English.
How did South Australia get its name?
It is generally in the south of Australia.
Purely from its geographical location.
What are the physical features of South Australia?
South Australia is Australia's driest state.
There are several low ranges in South Australia. The Flinders Ranges is South Australia's largest mountain range, and starts about 200 km north west of Adelaide. In the southeast is the Mt Lofty-Flinders Ranges system which extends north about 800 kilometres from Cape Jervis to the northern end of Lake Torrens. In the far northwest are the Musgrave Ranges, which include SA's highest peak, Mt Woodroffe.
Within the Flinders Ranges is the natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound.
In the west of the state is the flat, treeless plain known as the Nullarbor. The Nullarbor extends down to the majestic cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, and beneath the hard limestone surface of the Nullarbor are huge underground caverns, popular for spelunking.
There are many saltpans and salt lakes in South Australia. The largest of these is Lake Eyre, which is also the largest salt lake in the world. For most of the year it is dry, but monsoonal rains in northern Queensland send huge volumes down the river system of outback Queensland to almost fill the Lake, bringing it to life with teeming masses of waterbirds and fish. Lake Eyre covers 8430 km sq, is 144 km long and 77 km wide. At its lowest point, it is 15.2 m below sea-level and drains over a sixth of the continent. Other salt lake sin South Australia include Lakes Torrens, Gairdner, Cadibarrawirracanna, Frome, and numerous smaller lakes.
The Murray River is a major physical feature of South Australia, emptying into Lake Alexandrina, a huge lake at the entrance to Encounter Bay. On one side of the Murray River mouth is the Corrong, a series of lagoons, and a vital habitat for wildlife.
What is the shortest day in Adelaide?
The shortest day in Adelaide tends to occur on 21 June each year. This is the winter solstice, and it is the shortest day throughout Australia.
