South Australia
Flinders Ranges:
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The Flinders Ranges is a Mountain range which rises from the ground and stretches from the north of Adelaide,
400 km and 430 km from Port Pirie to Lake Callabonna. It has existed for over one billion years.
400 km and 430 km from Port Pirie to Lake Callabonna. It has existed for over one billion years.
Remarkable Rocks:
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The Remarkable rocks are located on Kangaroo Island in the Flinders Chase National Park. They are one of the islands best known icons. Many visitors find it hard to believe that these rocks were created by Mother Nature.
Climate Graph:
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The coldest months are June, July and August. The hottest months are December, January and February. May had the most rainfall on average, and March had the least rainfall on average. The average temperature was 16.6°C. Hours of sunshine range between 4 hours per day in June and 10 hours per day in January. The climate is temperate.
Geographical Facts:
Population: 1,612,000 people
Highest Mountain: Mount Woodroffe 1,435 m
Largest City: Adelaide 1,146,119 people
One Rural Centre: Gladstone 185km north of Adelaide
Highest Mountain: Mount Woodroffe 1,435 m
Largest City: Adelaide 1,146,119 people
One Rural Centre: Gladstone 185km north of Adelaide
Interesting Facts:
South Australia has an area of 983,482 km².
It shares the largest desert with Western Australia - The Great Victoria Desert 348,750 km².
It has the largest lake in Australia - Lake Eyre 9,500 km2
South Australia has the lowest annual rainfall in Australia. It was recorded in Troudaninna which received only 105 mm.
Port Lincoln in a thriving city of a fishing community. Port Lincoln's wealth used to be based on grain but is now based on seafood. It mainly farms "tuna".
It shares the largest desert with Western Australia - The Great Victoria Desert 348,750 km².
It has the largest lake in Australia - Lake Eyre 9,500 km2
South Australia has the lowest annual rainfall in Australia. It was recorded in Troudaninna which received only 105 mm.
Port Lincoln in a thriving city of a fishing community. Port Lincoln's wealth used to be based on grain but is now based on seafood. It mainly farms "tuna".