Adelaide guide

Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth-largest city in Australia, with a population of more than 1.1 million. It is a coastal city situated on the eastern shores of Gulf St. Vincent, on the Adelaide Plains, north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, between the Gulf St. Vincent and the low-lying Mount Lofty Ranges. It is roughly 20 km (12 mi) from the coast to the foothills but sprawls 90 km (56 mi) from Gawler at its northern extent to Sellicks Beach in the south.

Named in honour of Queen Adelaide who was born in Germany, the consort of King William IV, the city was founded in 1836 as the planned capital for the only freely-settled British province in Australia. Colonel William Light, one of Adelaide's founding fathers, designed the city and chose its location close to the River Torrens in the area originally inhabited by Indigenous Australians of the Kaurna tribe. Light's design set out Adelaide in a grid layout, interspaced by wide boulevards and large public squares, and entirely surrounded by parkland. Early Adelaide was shaped by religious freedom and a commitment to political progressivism and civil liberties, which led to world-first reforms. Today Adelaide is known for its many festivals as well as for its wine, arts and sports.

 


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  • matt_jaensch

    Pumped to be staying at Adelaide, also pretty happy with the Toyota in my driveway to @dangerfield32! @rjdouglas26 http://t.co/i9jc384H

    Yesterday, 12:36

  • AM980News

    [UPDATE] 19-year-old stabbed to death on Adelaide St. is London's 2nd homicide of 2012. No arrests yet. http://t.co/n2j5A9YJ #ldnont #fb

    Today, 05:38

  • blogdokter

    Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health: Segeralah ke dokter jika anda mengalami masalah dengan tidur apapun bentuknya. #TipKes

    May 26th, 17:18

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    Today, 07:06

  • Katie_Adelaide

    @silversnowager By the way, we need to hang out soon! :)

    Today, 07:06

  • FAS_93

    I'm at Adelaide Central Market (Adelaide, SA) w/ 3 others http://t.co/BU3TynbV

    Today, 07:06

  • lanky_leo

    @horanyforlarry @onedirection @ladygaga and im not going cuz mother monster not coming to Adelaide and i dont want to leave ollie

    Today, 07:06

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    Today, 07:05

  • BekkSTACK

    @jamesmiller123 I wish I could see them but they aren't coming to Adelaide :( Are you going to see them? :)

    Today, 07:05

  • Katie_Adelaide

    @silversnowager Cute twitter handle ;)

    Today, 07:05

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    Today, 07:05

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    We are proud to announce the launch of of the new Adelaide Reds website, it is a must see for South Australian... http://t.co/ObnMXYYm

    Today, 07:05

  • UniofAdelaide

    New 24-hour weekend emergency vet service at our Roseworthy campus starts tonight: http://t.co/Mhc5i3om ^BO #Adelaide

    Today, 07:04

  • chelseadeline

    So jealous that of my friend because she is in Hawaii and i'm still in Adelaide.

    Today, 07:04

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    Today, 07:04

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    Today, 07:04

  • chloesargeant

    @rachel_reyn we don't have a mac store in adelaide :(

    Today, 07:04

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    Today, 07:03

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