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South Australia

South Aus·tra·lia [ sòwth aw stráylee ə ] state occupying the central part of southern Australia. Founded in 1834, it was the only Australian colony set up as a free settlement rather than a penal colony.
Capital: Adelaide.
Population: 1,527,400 (2003).
Area: 984,000 sq km (379,900 sq mi.) 

South Aus·tral·i·an noun, adjective
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