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Aboriginal History
Aboriginals came from the north and spread across the Australian Continent. They have lived on the continent for about one hundred and twenty thousand years. Some of the Aborigines clans include Kaurna, the people of Adelaide, Ngrrinjeri, Pitjantjatjara, Adnyamathanha Nurrunga and Boandik. The Aboriginal population in South Australia is very large, sixteen thousand and twenty in fact. Aboriginals spoke different Languages for different clans, that’s pretty impressive. If Aboriginals lived near European settlement they would be driven off there land or killed.

European History
The first sighting of South Australia was by the Dutch sailor Pieter Nuyts.There was no more sightings of South Australia until in 1792 by the Frenchman Bruni d’Entrecasteaux. Matthew Flinders was navigating and found and named these place s: Port Lincoln,Spencer Gulf, Gulf Saint Vincent and Cape Jervis.In 1830 British sailor Charles Sturt Sailed the Murray River down Lake Alexandria, and explored as far as Encounter Bay. The news soon reached England about the unknown territory [SA].

Native Plants and Animals
= Here are six of the most native animals in South Australia. Coming in at number six is the Brown Snake. They are the most venomous snakes in Australia and around the most deadly in the world. We usually see them on bushwalks. In at number five is the Portuguese Millipede. They were brought into South Australia in the 1950’sat Port Lincoln. Their numbers skyrocketed in Adelaide in the1970’s. Now their numbers have gone down, because of Nematodes and other reasons. And now number four is the Adelaide Rosellas. These animals are only found in Adelaide and the Mount Lofty region. Adelaide Rosellas along with Eastern Rosellas, Rainbow Lorikeets and a number of other parrots give the city its beautiful colour. Coming in at number three is the Marble Gecko. These wonderful little lizards = are nocturnal and we usually see them chasing flys or mosquitos on our windowsills. They are only seventy millimetres long. And now number two the blue tongue lizard. This lizard is one of our most loved creatures. Blue tongues are extremely popular in the community because they take up Residence in our backyard and can live there for decades. And now the moment you’ve all been waiting for number one is the possum. South Australia has six species of possums but the possums we se most are the Bush tail and the Ringtail possum. Possums Bring out very strong emotions in people. Some people them because they are always thinking and look very pretty. The most native plant to South Australia Sturt’s Desert Pea. Named after sailor Charles Sturt. = =

Facts
The estimated population of South Australia in 2008 was 1,601,800. The floral emblem of South Australia is the Sturt's Desert Pea. The faunal emblem of South Australia is the Hairy Nosed Wombat. The gem of South Australia is the opal. Origin Energy is one of the biggest industry of South Australia The capital city of South Australia is Adelaide. The Adelaide Crows joined the AFL in 1991. South Australia are half an hour behind Victoria. Port Adelaide joined the AFL in 1997. In 1904 the South Australian Flag was made official on the 13 of January. The State' official colors are red, blue and gold. The State badge was made official in 1904. The average climate of Adelaide is 15˚. Coober Pedy is the Opal capital of the world.

There are three levels of Government in Australia. Federal, State and Local. In South Australia the premier
is Mike Rann. The Mayor of South Australia is Stephen Yarwood. Yatala Labour Prison was made in 1854. State Government takes care of education transport [State roads and railways], Health[Hospitals] the Local Government, Law and order and Enviroment Protection. The President of Australia is Kevin Rudd. In South Australiathere is one Parliament House. The upper house is the Legislative council. The Lower House is the House of Assembly. South Australia has sixty-nine Local councils. There are Currently twenty-two members of the Legislative Council. The head of State is the Queen, who appoints the Governor as her deputy. There are fifty-one Country Councils and eighteen Metro Councils. In 1997 the number of ministers was thirteen or fifteen.

Landmarks and Tourist Attractions
The big lobster is located on the Princes Highway,Kingston. It is a restaurant. The big rocking horse is found at Gumeracha in the Adelaide Hills. It is a Toy Factory. It was built in 1981. The Old Timers Mine Museum is located in Coober Pedy. AAMI Stadium tours is located in West Lakes. Everything you want to know about the footy righthere. Come to Lake Eyre. Learn about the world record that was broken on car. Kangaroo Island is 112 kilometers southwest of Adelaide. Matthew Flinders found and named Kangaroo Island in 1802. At the Adelaide Zoo you can meet all your favourite animals. Come to the Aboriginal Art Gallery and see how good these Aboriginies are at art. It is in Glenelg. See all your favourite penguins at the Penneshaw Penguin Centre at Penneshaw.

Mapping and Directions
South Australia is 983482 square kilometres including the islandsYou can go by plane, boat or car. The area of Adelaide is 1826.9 square kilometres. The size of Mount Lofty is 710 metres high. To get to Adelaide from Melbourne on a plane it takes about one hour. It takes roughly three days to get to Adelaide from Melbourne. The distance between Melbourne and Adelaide is 655 kilometres.