| Capital: | Adelaide |
| Cities: | Port Pirie, Port Augusta |
| Products: | Barley, grapes, wine, wheat, oats, rye |
Just the Facts
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The River Murray is Australia’s longest river, and most of South Australia’s products are grown in this area. |
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The hairy-nosed or plains wombat is the mammal emblem for this state. |
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Lake Eyre is the lowest point in Australia. It is 53 ft. below sea level. It is a salt water lake, and Australia’s largest body of water. |
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Many people in this state are descendents of earlier immigrants from other countries, and only 1 percent of the population is of Aboriginal descent. |
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Almost half of Australia's grape vineyards for making wine are located in this state. |
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In Seal Bay, there are hundreds of rare Australian sea lions. |
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The most important mountains are the Mt. Lofty-Flinders Ranges system. There are many lakes that surround that surround this mountain range. |
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South Australia has hot, dry summers and cool winters. The rainy season is from May through August. |
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South Australia is the driest of the states and territories. |
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Children are required to go to school between 6 and 15. |
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