South Australia — State and Tourist Information
State Facts
- Location
- Central Southern Australia.
- Area
- 983,480 sq km (379,724 sq miles).
- Time Zone
- GMT + 9.5 (GMT + 10.5 from first Sunday in October to first Sunday in April).
- Population
- 1.6 million (2008).
- Population Density
- 1.6 per sq km.
- Capital City
- Adelaide. Population: 1,158,300 (2007).
Public Holidays
South Australia observes all the Public Holidays observed nationwide (see the Australia Travel Guide) and, in addition, the Public Holidays listed from the January 2011-December 2012 period.
2011
14 Mar * Adelaide Cup Day
13 Jun Queen’s Birthday Celebrations
3 Oct Labor Day
27 Dec Proclamation Day
2012
11 Jun Queen’s Birthday Celebrations
1 Oct Labor Day
26 Dec Proclamation Day
* The Adelaide Cup is a holiday in Adelaide only. A date has yet to be set for 2012.
Contact Information
South Australian Tourism Commission in the UK
Australia House, Melbourne Place, Strand, London WC2B 4LG, UK
Tel: (020) 7438 4637.
Website: www.southaustralia.com
South Australian Tourism Commission in the USA
Suite 590, 6725 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Website: www.southaustralia.com
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