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  South Australia - MSN Encarta
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country.
South Australia, state in south-central Australia, bounded on the north by the Northern Territory, on the northeast by Queensland, on the east by New South Wales and Victoria, on the south by the Indian Ocean, and on the west by Western Australia.
The interior of South Australia is sparsely populated; most of the state’s population is concentrated in the fertile coastal areas and in the valley of the Murray.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761570865/South_Australia.html   (580 words)

  
  South Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country.
South Australia's south coast is flanked by the Southern Ocean.
South Australia is a constitutional monarchy with the Queen of Australia as the head of state.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Australia   (1574 words)

  
 Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the world's smallest continent and a number of islands in the Southern, Indian and Pacific Oceans.
The lower house is known as the Legislative Assembly (House of Assembly in South Australia and Tasmania) and the upper house is known as the Legislative Council.
Australia led the formation of the Cairns Group and APEC, and is a member of the OECD and the WTO.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Australia   (4949 words)

  
 Australia and its States, Sports, Food, Animals and Plants
The capital of South Australia is Adelaide and its known as the City of Churches.
South Australia has boundaries with other states on the west, east, north and the south is flanked by the Southern Ocean.
The Hairy Nosed Wobat was adopted by the Government as the faunal emblem of South Australia on 27 August 1970.
www.angelfire.com /al2/Australia/SouthAust.html   (949 words)

  
 South Australia sites to see, attractions, regions to see.
South Australia is unlike many Australian States in that is was never settled as a penal colony.
South Australia is a mixture of the wineries of Barossa Valley, the city life of Adelaide, the wildlife of Kangaroo Island, secluded beaches of the coastline and the Flinders Ranges and the Outback desert.
You may or may not know but Australia produces over 90% of the world's opals and they are much deeper in colour that the ones available in the United States.
www.clickforaustralia.com /SouthAustralia.htm   (1106 words)

  
 South Australia. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07
South Australia’s coastal areas were visited by the Dutch in 1627.
In 1901, South Australia was federated as a state of the commonwealth.
The government of South Australia consists of a premier, a cabinet, and a bicameral state parliament.
www.bartleby.com /65/st/SthAus.html   (386 words)

  
 Australia Travel Information | South Australia | Maui Australia, Motorhome hire, Campervan, RV & Car Rentals
South Australia sits in the centre of Australia, with the Southern Ocean to the south, flanked on the other sides by land.
South Australia’s population is characterised by a great diversity of cultures.
South Australia is famous for: Kangaroo Island for its unspoilt nature; Coober Pedy for its underground homes; enthralling events like international cycling race the Tour Down Under; the Clipsal 500 V8 championship; the Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive; and Australia’s largest arts festival - the Adelaide Fringe.
www.maui.com.au /australia-travel-information/south-australia   (616 words)

  
 South Australia (Australia)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
From 1870 to 1876 South Australia used a fl badge with stars arranged representing the southern cross and the pointers.
South Australia also used the red ensign with the same badge from 1876 to 1901 as civil ensign.
The South Australian Governor was the first of the Australian State Governors to change their flag to a slight variation of the State Flag, with the addition of the St.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/au-sa.html   (367 words)

  
 About South Australia - History and Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: )
South Australia was proclaimed a State on 28th December, 1836 and in the year 2000 it will be 164 years old.
South Australia’s faunal and Gem-stone emblems are The Southern Hairy Nosed Wombat, (Lasiorbinus Latifrons) and the Opal.
South Australia has three major opal mining areas - Mintabie (famous for the precious fl opal), Andamooka, and Coober Pedy, which by the way was where the scenes from the movie ‘Mad Max - Beyond Thunderdome’ was filmed.
users.chariot.net.au /~kday/aboutsouthaustralia.html   (782 words)

  
 South Australia Facts
South Australia has many contrasts with rugged outback wilderness, scenic mountain ranges, an extensive coastline, offshore islands and a large, meandering river.
South Australia is known as a wine and food centre with 13 wine regions and a higher ratio of cafes and restaurants to residents than any other city in Australia.
The State Flag of South Australia, which is flown from Government buildings and vessels, was authorised by Proclamation on 13th January, 1904, and comprises the Blue Ensign with the State Badge in the fly.
www.about-australia.com /safact.htm   (338 words)

  
 South Australia, Australia. Information on the state.
South Australia is surrounded by the land of five states and territories and the sea of the Great Australian Bight to the south.
South Australia enjoys a Mediterranean type climate and is the driest state in Australia.
South Australia is a wine lovers paradise as the conditions in parts of the state are ideal for grape cultivation.
www.auinfo.com /south-australia.htm   (475 words)

  
 South Australia Guide - Home
Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1.1 million.
It is a coastal city beside the Southern Ocean, and is situated on the Adelaide Plains, north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, between the Gulf St. Vincent and the low-lying Mount Lofty Ranges.
As South Australia's seat of government and commercial centre, Adelaide is the site of many governmental and financial institutions.
www.southaustraliaguide.com   (229 words)

  
 south australia: information: accommodation: tour packages: general information: south australia - A Tourist Guide to ...
South Australia is a State of contrasts and surprises.
South Australia’s popularity as a travel destination has a lot to do with good living.
South Australia is an essential destination for anyone with a passion for nature and wildlife.
www.toursouthaustralia.com.au   (350 words)

  
 Australian Tourism Highlights | South Australia | Take an Australian vacation with Britz: Campervan and Car Rentals
Australia's most civilised city is only a half hour from the world's most unique wildlife sanctuary.
South Australia has some of the world’s most famous wine regions including the Barossa, Clare Valley and Coonawarra.
Encounter Australia in all its magnificence on a journey from the fertile soils of Adelaide and the Clare Valley to the underground world of Coober Pedy, world-famous Uluru and Alice Springs.
www.britz.com.au /australian-tourism/south-australia   (736 words)

  
 South Australia travel guide
South Australia is a State of contrasts - rugged outback wilderness, scenic mountain ranges, an extensive coastline, offshore islands and a large, meandering river.
The Adelaide Festival Centre is South Australia's major performing arts venue and is the focal point for the biennial Adelaide Festival of the Art.
Australia's unique wildlife is a feature of Cleland wildlife reserve and the Warrawong sanctuary in the Adelaide Hills, only 30 minutes from Adelaide; and the Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island.
www.world66.com /australiaandpacific/australia/southaustralia   (341 words)

  
 Overview - South Australia Country Guide - World Travel Guide
South Australia is the driest State in one of the driest Continents.
South Australia is the only State that was not colonised through convicts.
Its early settlers were mostly religious non-conformists and South Australia has since paved the way in Australian reform: the first State to give women equal voting rights; first to appoint an Aboriginal and a female Governor; and the first in the British Commonwealth to employ policewomen.
www.worldtravelguide.net /country/country_guide.ehtml?o=256&NAV_guide_class=CountryGuide&NAV_Region=256   (301 words)

  
 Touirsm Australia | South Australia | Maui Australia, Motorhome hire, Campervan, RV & Car Rentals
One of Australia’s most culturally diverse regions, with one in five local residents having been born overseas, South Australia is a mecca for good food and wine.
South Australia is also renowned for the Adelaide Festival, the innovative Fringe Festival and the multi-cultural music festival WOMADelaide.
South Australia's landmarks include the Great Australian Bight, which provides spectacular whale-watching opportunities every year; the magnificent Flinders Ranges; the natural wonder of Kangaroo Island; and so much more.
www.maui.com.au /australia-tourism/south-australia   (747 words)

  
 Shipwrecks » South Australia
South Australia's development has revolved round the sea.
The colonial society and economy was built on the "water highway" of the River Murray, and the seaports which linked South Australia to the rest of the world.
Flinders' loss of a ketch and its 8 seamen in 1802 was the first shipwreck on record, but since European settlement there have been approximately 800 wrecks and of this number around 200 sites are known.
www.abc.net.au /backyard/shipwrecks/sa/default.htm   (168 words)

  
 South Australia - The Festival State - Goway Travel Experiences
South Australia's internationally acclaimed wines are reason enough to visit this southern state, but they're just the tip of the iceberg.
The State of South Australia is flanked on the West, North and East by common boundaries with all mainland States, and to the south by the Southern Ocean.
South Australia is a land of generally low relief, the inland area being largely covered by plains, sand and gibber deserts.
www.goway.com /downunder/australia/saus/index.html   (439 words)

  
 Waikerie - South Australia -
Located 177 km north-east from Adelaide and 30 metres above sea level on the Murray River, Waikerie describes itself as 'The Citrus Centre of Australia' partly because it is in the heart of South Australia's rich Riverland district.
He continued down Australia's largest river passing the site of modern day Waikerie and commenting on the grandeur of the cliffs in the area.
Australia's highest peaks are all within sight of each other.
www.smh.com.au /news/south-australia/waikerie/2005/02/17/1108500204732.html   (790 words)

  
 Adelaide Airport South Australia
South Australia is centrally located within easy access to both the East and West Coasts as well as being on the direct flight routes to Alice Springs, Darwin and the South East Asian ports.
Discover the secrets of South Australia's twelve tourism regions - from the whale watching hot spots on the Eyre Peninsula and the stunning Outback in the Far North, to the Barossa Valley wineries and the wildlife wonderland of Kangaroo Island.
South Australia has a climate quite similar to many Mediterranean countries however our seasons are the converse to those of the Northern Hemisphere.
www.aal.com.au /southaustralia/default.aspx   (140 words)

  
 South Australia - Events
Adelaide, South Australia will host the largest sporting event ever held in the city with over 15,000 competitors, supporters and officials from around the world.
The Adelaide Cabaret Festival is Australia's premier cabaret event, bringing some of the finest cabaret artists from around the world to Adelaide for days of life, love and lounge.
A signature event for South Australia, held during summer in a picnic style atmosphere in the spectacular setting of the Barossa Valley, the event provides a unique experience.
www.southoz.com /events   (1445 words)

  
 South Australia | The Nation | The Australian
SOUTH Australia boasts the toughest anti-bikie laws in the world with its new Serious and Organised Crime legislation.
John Wiseman and Patricia Karvelas THE absolute failure of government agencies in South Australia was responsible for children being left vulnerable to sex abuse in indige...
John Wiseman PRISON numbers are soaring in South Australia and the number of criminals in the state's jails reached an all time high of just under 20...
www.theaustralian.news.com.au /thenation/sa   (935 words)

  
 Floral Emblem of South Australia
Sturt's Desert Pea, Swainsona formosa, was adopted as the floral emblem of South Australia on 23 November 1961, using the name Clianthus formosus.
The South Australian emblem was repeated on the 7 cent [illust] and 10 cent stamps, two of a set of six stamps issued on 1 October 1971 and 15 January 1975 respectively.
The armorial bearings of South Australia include two crossed branches of wattle at the base of the shield.
www.anbg.gov.au /emblems/sa.emblem.html   (895 words)

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