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Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital of the state of South Australia. It lies on the eastern shores of Gulf St Vincent in the central, southern part of the Australian continent. Adelaide is Australia's fifth largest city, with a population of over 1.4 million in the greater Adelaide area.
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Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)- Language
- English
Language
English, Auslan, Australian English - Time zones
UTC+9
UTC+9:30 (UTC+10:30 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type I
Power plugs
Type I · 230 V - Getting around
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Drive on the left
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
South Australia, Australia · Population: 1.4M · Calling code: +61
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