Wednesday, June 20, 2007

ADELAIDE

Adelaide is the capital of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1.1 million.
Named in honor of Queen Adelaide, 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.
Adelaide is famous to "City of Festivals", "City of Churches", "City of Wine" and "City of Education".

Today, Adelaide is known for its many festivals as well as for its drinks, arts and sports.








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