Adelaide SA 5000
(Pop: 1 160 000)
Adelaide is a well planned and serene city on the Torrens River between Gulf St Vincent and Mt Lofty Ranges. Founded in 1836, it almost went bankrupt before rich copper deposits were discovered. Adelaide is Australia's 4th largest city with a country town friendliness yet cosmopolitan Mediterranean style feel in both its pleasant weather and outdoor living. Today it is a modern multi purpose city with successful chemical, textile & electrical industries yet also a culturally rich city with its famous Festival Centre and countless cultural events. Markets are held at Port Adelaide, Torrensville, Kilburn & Norwood. The area's German heritage is celebrated with the Schuetzenfest (Jan), Adelaide Festival of Arts (Feb-March even numbered years), WOMADelaide (Mar), Tasting Australia (Oct odd numbered years).
Visitor Information Centre: 18 King William St. Tel (08) 8303 2220 or 1300 655 276.
Airport:
Adelaide Airport (ADL), 1 James Schofield Dr, Adelaide Airport. Tel (08) 8308 9211. (7 km west).
Hospital: Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace. Tel (08) 8232 3152.

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