South Australia

noun

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

South Australia

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)

Other Word Forms

• South Australian adjective

Example Sentences

“Significant amounts of copper are required to build, power and keep these centers cool,” said Anna Wiley, head of BHP’s South Australia copper business, at a conference last month.

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More than 600 calls to emergency services failed last Thursday, primarily coming from South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

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"The size of the haul is significant and indicates the depth of the alleged offending," John De Candia from South Australia Police said.

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"Each fish-shaped container is used for just seconds, yet remains in the environment for decades or centuries if littered," Environment Minister and Deputy Premier for South Australia, Susan Close, said earlier this month.

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Greens Senator for South Australia Sarah Hanson-Young is among those openly criticising the federal government, accusing them of underplaying the situation.

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