Festivals and food. Arts and culture. Shopping and sports. This is Adelaide - the city where there's always something on. Named in honor of Queen Adelaide, the consort of King William IV, Adelaide was founded in 1836, and is now the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in the country, with a population of over 1.1 million. Adelaide is a coastal city bordering the Southern Ocean, and is situated on the Adelaide Plains, north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, between the Gulf St. Vincent and the low-lying Mount Lofty Ranges. With spacious boulevards and vibrant inner-city districts, sophisticated architecture and lush gardens, it's the perfect venue for all sorts of activities - big or small. Whether you want to party or relax, South Australia's capital has it all. |
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