South Australia: Facts & Stats

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Thousands lose power after SA hit by wind gusts, heavy rainfall and high tides May 27, 2025, 4:04 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
SA storm not enough to break drought May 26, 2025, 10:30 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Wild weather causes dust storms, rough seas and power outages across SA May 26, 2025, 3:28 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Warning for SA coastline as abnormally high tide lashes beaches and jetties May 26, 2025, 3:28 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
In Britain, farmers are desperate for rainfall to save crops May 23, 2025, 8:04 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Facts

Capital Adelaide
Population (2021) 1,781,516
Date Of Admission 1901
State Bird piping shrike, or magpie
State Flower Sturt’s desert pea
Seats In Federal House Of Representatives 10 (of 151)
Time Zone Australian Central Standard Time (GMT + 9:30)
Premier Peter Malinauskas (Australian Labor Party)
Total Area1 (Sq Km) 983,482
Total Area1 (Sq Mi) 379,725
1Mainland and island areas only; excludes coastal water.

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