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So Few in Such a Big Area

South Australia (abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two mainland territories.

South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland states and the Northern Territory. It is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the north by the Northern Territory, to the north-east by Queensland, to the east by New South Wales, to the south-east by Victoria, and to the south by the Great Australian Bight and the Indian Ocean.[5] With over 1.6 million people, the state comprises less than 8% of the Australian population and ranks fifth in population among the states and territories. The majority of its people reside in the state capital, Adelaide, with most of the remainder settled in fertile areas along the south-eastern coast and River Murray. The state's origins are unique in Australia as a freely settled, planned British province,[6] rather than as a convict settlement. Official settlement began on 28 December 1836, when the colony was proclaimed at The Old Gum Tree by Governor John Hindmarsh.
Climate

The southern part of the state has a Mediterranean climate.[14] South Australia's main temperature range is 29 °C (84 °F) in January and 15 °C (59 °F) in July. Daily temperatures in parts of the state in January and February can be up to 48 °C (118 °F).

The highest maximum temperature was recorded as 50.7 °C (123.3 °F) at Oodnadatta on 2 January 1960, which is also the highest official temperature recorded in Australia. The lowest minimum temperature was −8 °C (17.6 °F) at Yongala on 20 July 1976.[15]

Population
A majority of the state's population lives within Greater Adelaide's metropolitan area which had an estimated population of 1,262,940 in 2011 (77.1% of the state). Other significant population centres include Mount Gambier (approx. 28,313), Whyalla (22,489), Murray Bridge (17,152), Port Lincoln (15,682), Port Pirie (14,281), Port Augusta (14,196), and Victor Harbor (13,671

posted on Nov 2, 2012 11:29 PM ()

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I don't think I could take 118 degrees! I've experienced it before, when Hubby's air conditioning malfunctioned going through Death Valley, California. Had to pour water on myself all day long.
comment by maggiemae on Nov 3, 2012 7:33 PM ()
can see why its called death valley
reply by kevinshere on Nov 3, 2012 8:29 PM ()
I wouldn't regard the absence of WalMart as a detriment...
comment by steve on Nov 3, 2012 6:43 PM ()
shopaholics ---cant do without walmart
reply by kevinshere on Nov 3, 2012 8:30 PM ()
Haw far is Adelaide from Sidney and Perth?
comment by greatmartin on Nov 3, 2012 8:45 AM ()
PERTH ROUGHLY 2.549 kms by the shortest route SYDNEY 1408 kms 2 ways to perth after crossing the nullabour plain ---straight ahead or turn south to the coastal route
reply by kevinshere on Nov 3, 2012 5:31 PM ()
But do they have a Wal-mart and McDonald's? Too hot for me anyway. Can't stand much above 25C.
comment by jjoohhnn on Nov 3, 2012 6:32 AM ()
cry no walmart
reply by kevinshere on Nov 3, 2012 5:32 PM ()
And now I know. Good stuff.
comment by solitaire on Nov 3, 2012 5:43 AM ()
Water is the problem no water no people though the aboriginals have been here for 4000 years
reply by kevinshere on Nov 3, 2012 5:36 PM ()
This is really interesting. I would opt to live on the coast.
comment by elderjane on Nov 3, 2012 4:09 AM ()
the sensible place to be.GETS HOT ENOUGH HERE WITHOUT GOIN INLAND
reply by kevinshere on Nov 3, 2012 5:37 PM ()

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