Definition of south australia South australia
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What does south australia mean?
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| south australia - a state in south central Australia | ||
| commonwealth of australia, australia a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony | ||
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south australia
A state in the southern central part of Australia which covers some of the most arid parts of the country.
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South Australia is one of the six states of Australia. Its Capital is Adelaide.
Location.
South Australia is in the southern central part of the country. It is one of the driest parts of the continent. South Australia gets very little rain.
Appearence.
The state has a total land area of 984,377 km² (380,070 sq mi). It is the fourth largest of Australia's states and territories. 1.5 million people live in South Australia.
Floral emblem.
Image:Sturts desert pea.jpg|thumb|Sturt's Desert Pea, the floral emblem of South Australia
Sturt's Desert Pea, Swainsona formosa, is the flower that represents South Australia. It was made the emblem on November 23, 1961.
History.
South Australia was a "freely-settled", planned British province. Settlement began on December 28, 1836. This was when the state was "proclaimed" at The Old Gum Tree by Governor Hindmarsh. The aim was to create the province as a center of civilization for free immigrants, promising civil liberties and religious tolerance.
Modern day.
Today, the state is known for its festivals and fine wine.
