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South Australia (English: South Australia, abbreviated as SA), referred to as South Australia.

Located in south-central Australia, bordering the other four states of the Australian mainland and the Northern Territory, it is a federal state of Australia, which is divided into 69 local government districts.

South Australia is located in the south of the Indian Ocean, with a total area of about 1, 043,565,438+04 square kilometers, which is four of the six states in the Australian mainland with a total area of 1/8, of which more than 50% are pastures. Including kangaroo island and several smaller islands. 6.5% of the state's land has been established as national parks and wildlife reserves; The population is about 1759200 (20 19).

The population density per square kilometer is about 1.5, and it is the only state in the Australian mainland that borders all states.

South Australia mainly produces primary products, such as wheat, wool, barley, fruit, wine, beef and mutton.

Adelaide, the capital, is the fifth most populous city in Australia after Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Its climate is Mediterranean, with dry summers and short and rainy winters.

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Climatic characteristics

In South Australia, the summer is hot and dry during the day, mild at night and cold in winter, and the precipitation is mainly concentrated from May to August. Southeast China belongs to the Mediterranean climate type, with hot days and cool nights in summer and warm and humid winters.

The climate in the vast inland areas is arid, with an average annual rainfall of less than 250 mm. The average annual rainfall in the state is 528 mm, but more than 80% of the state has an annual rainfall of less than 250 mm, making it the driest state in Australia.

history

At the beginning of British colonization of Australia, South Australia is now part of the colony of New South Wales. 1834, the British Parliament passed the South Australia Act 1834, allowing the establishment of "South Australia Province". Unlike other colonies established before, South Australia was completely colonized by free immigrants without exiles, and the colonial plan was planned and marketed by South Australian companies.

1836 declared a colony, and 1857 implemented democratic autonomy. The Legislative Council originally appointed by the Governor was elected and the House of Representatives was established. 190 1 South Australia joined the Commonwealth of Australia and became South Australia.

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Baidu Encyclopedia-South Australia