Pop 1,079,200. See map on page 01?14, ref D7. The capital city of SA, Australia's Festival City, noted for its pleasant Mediterranean climate. The central area, boasting wide streets is surrounded by parklands, containing lakes, gardens and sporting arenas. The city has an ideal setting, between the Mount Lofty Ranges and the ocean. All parts of the city have a close proximity to the sea and the hills. There are 32km of wide sandy beaches, stretching from Outer Harbor to Kingston Park. Adelaide sits on both sides of the River Torrens, and central area around the river's lake is Elder Park. This forms part of a linear park system which can be followed along the river's entire length from its exit at Torrens Gorge to the sea. Adelaide qualifies as one of the best planned cities of the world. Its architect, Colonel William Light, laid it out in 1836 on a square mile grid pattern, with wide streets and a buffer zone of green encircling the entire city. SA was not a prison colony but a 'province', settled by free people (mostly from the south of England, but many also from Germany) under the auspices of the SA Company. Within a few years of its foundation it was only saved from economic collapse by the discovery of copper at Kapunda and Burra.
FESTIVALS: WOMADelaide music festival (biennially), Clipsal 500 motor car racing (Mar), Adelaide Festival of Arts (Mar, biennially even years), Royal Adelaide Show (Aug/Sep), Credit Union Christmas Pageant (Nov).
ACTIVITIES: Art gallery, Boating, Bowls, Golf, Harness racing, Horse racing, Rowing, Sailing, Scenic drives, Swimming (pool), Tennis.
ACCESS: Car via Highway One, the Barrier & Sturt Hwys and the Main North Rd. Daily rail and bus services available from connecting capital cities and South Australian country towns. Regular international and domestic flights available.
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