South Australia: Facts & Stats
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• May 27, 2025, 4:04 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
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• May 26, 2025, 3:28 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
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• May 26, 2025, 3:28 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
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• May 23, 2025, 8:04 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Facts
Capital | Adelaide |
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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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