Definition of outback Outback

/awˈtbæˌk/ - [awbak] - out•back

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What does outback mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: outbacks
outback - the bush country of the interior of Australia
		bush a large wilderness area
		australian desert, great australian desert general name given to all desert areas in Australia
Adjective
outback - inaccessible and sparsely populated;
		remote
		unaccessible, inaccessible capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all

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Wiktionary

outback (Noun)
The most remote and desolate areas of Australia; the desert and areas too arid for growing crops.
outback (Adverb)
To or towards the most remote and desolate areas of Australia.
outback (Adjective)
Characteristic of the most remote and desolate areas of Australia; very remote from urban areas.

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outback
An area of wilderness, usually large, usually covered by thick vegetation, mainly untouched by humans.

Wikipedia

The name outback describes the remote areas of Australia. The outback does not officially exist, it is only a term used to refer to locations that are far away from big cities.

The fertile parts are known as Rangelands and have been traditionally used for sheep or cattle farming.

Agriculture, tourism and mining are the main economic activities in this vast and sparsely settled area.

Population.

Over 90% of the Australian population lives in urban areas on the coast. There have been various attempts at creating settlements for Australian Aborigines to live traditionally, with more or less success.

Medicine in the outback.

Because of the expanses and remoteness in the outback a unique service, The Flying Doctor, was created in 1928. The aim of the service is to provide medical care to people who can’t reach hospitals or other doctors. Consultations are carried out via radio or telephone and for serious situations, doctors are flown out to the patients.

Tourism.

Organised travels with a guide to the outback is popular, although some Australian and international tourists travel in their own cars. Such a trip, especially off the few big roads in the outback, requires very good planning and a suitable vehicle (usually four wheel drive). On remote routes considerable supplies and equipment are required. Some big trips can’t be undertaken safely without a convoy of several vehicles. Deaths of tourists are a regular occurrences because many people are not well-prepared for their outba