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Coober Pedy people have a variety of valuable resouces. Their major resources have always been opal and tourism, unlike most city towns/suburbs who simply exist on government funding and have no industry to draw from. Large taxes come out Coober Pedy because of their viable industry, which generally
the state government uses to pay for projects in the major city areas.
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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.
What do people in Coober Pedy eat?
People in Coober Pedy eat exactly what people in the rest of Australia eat. The only difference is that fresh food will be a lot more expensive.
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.
How do people adapt in Coober Pedy?
Coober Pedy lies in an exceptionally hot and dry region of South Australia. 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.
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.
