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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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What is the largest city in the south west of Australia?
Perth, the capital of the state of Western Australia
What date does summer begin in Adelaide?
Officially, summer begins on December 1st, although warm summery weather usually begins in October.
What is the aboriginal legend about the formation of mount gambier?
The Craitbul Story tells of the giant ancestor of the Booandik People who long ago made an oven at Mount Muirhead to cook for his wife and family. In hearing the groaning voice of the bird spirit "Bullin" warning them of the evil spirit "Tennateona", they fled to another site where they built another oven (Mount Schank). Again they were frightened off by the threat of the evil spirit and moved to "Berrin" where they again made their oven (Mount Gambier). One day, water rose and the fire went out. They dug other ovens, but each time water rose putting out the fires. This occurred four times (the Valley Lake, Blue Lake, Browne's Lake and Leg of Mutton Lake). Finally Craitbul and his family settled in a cave on the side of "Berrin's " Peak.
How have humans changed the natural environment around Coober Pedy?
The natural environment around Coober Pedy has taken on an eerie moonscape-like appearance. This is a result of the mullock heaps formed by the opal diggings.
Why is the Northern Territory is one hour behind South Australia?
Despite being in the same time zone, the Northern Territory is one hour behind South Australia during Dalyight Saving. This is because the Northern Territory has opted to not follow Daylight Saving time during summer.
How do animals survive on Kangaroo Island?
There is plenty of vegetation on Kangaroo island suitable for the native Australian animals to survive. Koalas on the island survive on introduced eucalyptus, as the koalas themselves have been introduced.
Yes. In summer it averages between 30 and 40 degrees celcius during non La Nina years. Sometimes it gets above 40
What are the major cities in Victoria Australia?
The capital of Victoria is Melbourne, with a population far exceeding all of the rest of the State. It is located surrounding Port Phillip Bay.
Geelong is the second largest city, and is located on Corio Bay, which is located on the south-west of Port Phillip Bay.
Ballarat and Bendigo are inland cities in central Victoria.
Other important cities are: Horsham, Bairnsdale, Mildura and Shepparton.
Wodonga, located the Murray River at hte northern border of the state is separated from the new South Wales city of Albury only by a bridge. The two are generally considered a singe city.
Adelaide was founded by Colonel William Light in 1836, and the first settlers arrived that same year.
The main lake at Mount Gambier is called Blue Lake, rather than Lake Gambier. Situated within a volcanic crater, the lake is at its most brilliant blue in the early months of the year, during summer. The reasons for this colour change aren't fully known, but recent research has suggested it's due to an abundance of white calcite forming near the surface of the lake, making the water appear brighter blue. This formation of white calcite occurs because, in spring, a thin layer of warm water forms at the surface, which cuts off deep circulation in the lake. This means that the algae which is concentrated near the surface during winter does not mix as well, reducing the aqua appearance. The pH of the surface water is modified by the degassing of carbon dioxide, which in turn promotes the calcite. The production of the calcite removes the humic acids from the water column - these humic acids increase the absorbency of light in the blue end of the spectrum.
Is Coober Pedy in the Great Western Plateau?
No, the opal-mining town of Coober Pedy is not in the Great western Plateau. It is in the Central eastern lowlandsregion of Australia.
What type of settlement was Adelaide?
It was a free settlement, unlike the other colonies which were created to house convicts from the mother land, south Australia was a free settlement.
Where you can buy a hedgehog in South Australia?
You cannot buy hedgehogs in South Australia or any other state in Australia.
What is South Australian Fritz made of?
There are different grades of Fritz, but the common ingredients are pork and beef (smoked and cooked), with spices such as pepper, nutmeg and paprika.
The act gives domestic partners the same rights and responsibilities as a legally married couple, except for adoption, access to in vitro fertilization and altruistic surrogacy.
What should I see in Adelaide Australia?
Glenelg, the hills (Hahndorf, Mount Barker) and if you have a car you should definitely see the Yorke Peninsula, the prettiest place with the best beaches and the Fleurieu Peninsula. Other day trip destinations are Victor Harbour, the Barossa Valley, and Southern Vales.
Adelaide's the best place to live, but not that great to visit.
In the CBD itself, North Terrace is a pleasant place to visit and Parliament House, Adelaide, Railway Station, Government House, State Library, Art Gallery, University of Adelaide, Royal Adelaide Hospital, and the Botanic Gardens all are to be found on its northern side. The main city shopping precinct, Rundle Mall, is in the next street. The River Torrens, Adelaide Festival Centre, and the Adelaide Zoo are a short walk away. The Adelaide Central Market near Victoria Square is also worth a visit, although it isn't open every day.
