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

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

This time, farmers in WA first began reporting plague-like numbers of mice in March, with their neighbours in South Australia following suit shortly after.

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

South Australia historically hasn't been a likely hunting ground for One Nation, Kos Samaras says, because it is largely urbanised, middle class and socially harmonious.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026

Imaginary lines divide her from Victoria to the south, Queensland to the north, and South Australia to the west.

From Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil by Willoughby, Howard