The name "Coober Pedy" is derived from the aboriginal words Kupa pita or Kupa piti meaning White man in a hole or burrow. Coober Pedy is characterised by its homes dug into the ground to insulate people from the extreme heat of the area.
Coober Pedy is known for its opals.
The gemstone (rather than jewel) for which Coober Pedy is famous is opal.
Coober Pedy is a town, not a desert. The town of Coober Pedy lies within the Sturt Stony Desert/ Tirari Desert region.
Opal is mined at Coober Pedy in South Australia.
Coober Pedy lies near the Sturt Highway.
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.
Coober Pedy in outback South Australia is known for its opals.
The airport code for Coober Pedy Airport is CPD.
The gemstone (rather than jewel) for which Coober Pedy is famous is opal.
One must travel west to go from Sydney to Coober Pedy.
Yes. Coober Pedy is still a major producer of opals.
Coober Pedy is an opal mining town in the outback of the state of South Australia.