South Australia

American  

noun

1. a state in S Australia. 380,070 sq. mi. (984,380 sq. km). Adelaide.

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South Australia British  

noun

1. a state of S central Australia, on the Great Australian Bight: generally arid, with the Great Victoria Desert in the west central part, the Lake Eyre basin in the northeast, and the Flinders Ranges, Murray River basin, and salt lakes in the southeast. Capital: Adelaide. Pop: 1 531 375 (2003 est). Area: 984 395 sq km 380 070 (sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

• South Australian
  adjective

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South Australia

BHP produces uranium at its copper-mining operations in South Australia and has a new chief executive officer at the helm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

“The oranges are Riverland oranges from South Australia and add a fruity and slightly acidic flavor to the rich jus,” he says.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

Laboratory testing confirmed the disease had infected a greater crested tern in the town of Robe, South Australia.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

South Australia is home to a booming koala population, but researchers warn that this apparent conservation success could eventually turn into a serious problem.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026

The colony of Victoria is altogether protectionist, and South Australia has given in a partial adherence to the system.

From Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil by Howard Willoughby