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The Daintree rainforest is known as "Kuku Yalanji" or "Djabugay" by the Aboriginal people whose traditional lands encompass the area. The Kuku Yalanji people have a deep spiritual connection to the land, which is reflected in their language and cultural practices. The rainforest is one of the oldest ecosystems in the world, and its significance is deeply rooted in the traditions and stories of the Aboriginal communities.
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Who is the aboriginal name for Katoomba named after?
The town's name Katoomba reputedly comes from a local aboriginal word 'godoomba' meaning 'water tumbling over a hill.
How did the rainforests get their names?
The Daintree Rainforest was named after the nineteenth-century Australian geologist and photographer, Richard Daintree.
It was said that ayers rock was to be named by its traditional name by aboriginals and the English name?
The English name is 'Ayers Rock'. The Aboriginal name is 'Uluru'.
How did thredbo get its name?
Thredbo was named after the nearby Thredbo River, which itself was named after the Aboriginal word for "snow" in the language of the local Indigenous people.
What are aboriginal places named after?
NOTHING!
Is Flinders Medical center named after Matthew Flinders?
yes, Flinders Medical Centre is named after Matthew Flinders, because it is in fact that it is true, also because he visited Australia in Adelaid (i don't think it was named that in aboriginal times) and visited the aboriginal but he died (he died in Australia) so his name was put for our hospitals name (Flinders Medical Centre is very popular)
What is the name for aboriginal Queensland?
i think the name for aboriginal Queensland is gaurna
What is the Daintree Beach called?
the Daintree Beach!=)
What is the aboriginal name for Kookaburra?
The name "kookaburra" is derived from the similar sounding word "gugubarra" given by the aboriginal tribal group, the Wiradjuri people, of New South Wales. They named it for the laughing sound it makes when warning other birds of its territorial boundaries.
What does the name Mandaumin mean?
Hi I grew up in a village named Mandaumin, and my grandfather told me that the name was the local Aboriginal word for corn. Thanks, Randal
Continent of the Daintree?
The Daintree Rainforest is on the continent of Australia.
What are facts about the Daintree Rainforest?
The Daintree Rainforest is the largest rainforest in Australia, covering an area of about 1,200 square kilometres.The Daintree Rainforest was added to the World Heritage List in 1988.About 30% of Australia's reptile, marsupial and frog species, 65% of the country's bat and butterfly species, and 20% of Australia's native bird species can be found within the Daintree.It is located north of Cairns in far north Queensland.The Daintree Rainforest was named after the nineteenth-century Australian geologist and photographer, Richard Daintree.
