Geographical location:
- Area: 983.482 km2
- South Australia (South Australia) is a relatively large state, the capital is Adelaide. It is the fourth-largest state and territory in Australia in terms of area. South Australia borders the states of Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, NSW, Victoria, and the Northern Territory.
- The northern and western parts of the state are extremely arid, mostly dry salt lakes. The driest parts of Australia seem to be concentrated in this state.
Population and language:
- Population, 2020: 1,771 million people. Most South Australians live in the capital city of Adelaide and surrounding areas. The remaining settlements in the state are relatively small.
- The majority of people in South Australia speak English, with a sizable portion of the population speaking Chinese or Arabic.
Climate:
- It can be said that the climate of South Australia is hottest in the summer. The average temperature here is up to 38°C.
- Besides, in winter, the climate is quite cold and humid. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons of the year.
Education:
- The education system is gradually becoming an increasingly important part of Adelaide’s economy, with the South Australian Government and educational institutions attempting to position Adelaide as the “education center of Australia” and to market it as the “City of Learning”.
- Flinders University, University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, and Torrens University Australia – part of the Laureate International University based in Adelaide. The University of Adelaide is ranked in the top 150 universities worldwide. Flinders ranks in the top 250 and the University of South Australia in the top 300.
Economy:
- Social assistance and health care are the two largest employment sectors in the state. Retail is the second most attractive industry.
- Manufacturing plays an important role in South Australia’s economy. Manufacturing includes components, umbrellas, defense technology, and pharmaceuticals.
