Adelaide Facts
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Adelaide Facts |
Adelaide Overview |
Adelaide Tourist Attractions Adelaide Australia | Adelaide Location Map | Adelaide City Map |
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| Country | Australia |
| Area | 1,826.9 sq km |
| Population | 1,124,315 |
| Language | Mainly English. But the other languages spoken in Adelaide are Italian (3.5%), Greek (2.3%), Vietnamese (1.2%), Polish (0.7%), and German ((0.7%). |
| Currency | Australian Dollar |
| Time (+/- GMT) | +9 hours and 30 minutes |
| ISD Code | 8 |
What to See
Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery, Adelaide Zoo, Art Gallery of South Australia, Glenelg, The South Australian Maritime Museum, Adelaide Casino, the Migration Museum.
How to Reach
Adelaide International Airport is located at a distance of 8 km from the heart of the city.
Bus is available from the airport which takes 20 minutes to reach the city center.
There are 81 railway stations in Adelaide. The railway system is serviced by diesel railcars. The main station is the Adelaide railway station.
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The best time to visit is during the winter months around June.
What to Do
There are plenty of things you can do in Adelaide apart of going out on site seeing. A visit to the vine yards, wildlife parks and the aquatic center will definitely earn you boundless fun.
Adelaide is also known for its café culture and night clubs. Hitting the dance floor with the best quality Australian beer is the best option for you if you are a party animal.
What to Eat
The most popular dishes of Adelaide include Sidney Rock Oysters, Barramundi, tiger prawns, macadamia nuts and yabbies. Lamb and beef are the most consumed meats.
Adelaide also presents a variety of continental cuisines like Italian, French, Greek, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Thai, Japanese, Indian, African, Lebanese and Korean.
What to Shop
The best place to shop if you are in Adelaide is at Rundle Mall. Things like antiques, aboriginal crafts, designer clothes, books or one of Adelaide's special opals could be bought at various rates.
South Australia also produces great quality wine, which could be bought from the wine cellars within a half an hour drive. Cooper’s range of products like Cooper's Sparkling Ale, Cooper's Original Pale Ale and Cooper's Best Extra Stout are also worth purchasing.
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