Adelaide
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| Area | 3258 |
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| Population | 1. 277 million (2014) |
| Local time | Monday 12:44 AM |
| Capacity | 10 |
| Weather | 21°C, Wind SW at 13 km/h, 86% Humidity |
| Colleges and universities | The University of Adelaide |
| Did you know | Adelaide is the fifth-most-populous metropolitan / urban area in Australia (1,313,927). |
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| ID | 568739 |
About Adelaide
Adelaide is South Australia's cosmopolitan coastal capital. Its ring of parkland on the River Torrens is home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, displaying expansive collections including noted Indigenous art, and the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. The city's Adelaide Festival is an annual international arts gathering with spin-offs including fringe and film events.
In pictures: How Australians are enduring record heat
Australia has experienced a fortnight of extreme heat that has toppled records across The Nation - and pushed people and animals to the Limit .
Adelaide reached 47. 7C (117F) on Thursday - its hottest-ever temperature - prompting many to try to cool themselves at The Beach . Adelaide local Andrew Correll said this kangaroo turned up at his property. He poured water on it hourly as it sought shade. Many species around the country have struggled, with some animals becoming too hot or dehydrated to survive. In Tasmania, fire crews have battled More Than 50 bushfires fuelled by dry conditions and strong winds. Several towns were told to evacuate as the blazes threatened homes. Some fires burned in areas that were accessible only from the air. Several tennis matches at the Australian Open in Melbourne were suspended, as some spectators took advantage of cooling fountains. Meanwhile, animals at Adelaide Zoo were given ice blocks and other treats to avoid heat stress. Others scored regular baths, zookeepers said. People also flocked to beaches in Sydney, although Australia's biggest city has been spared some of the worst heat. This January has seen Australia experience at least five of its 10 warmest days on record, meteorologists say.australia, wildfires
Source of news: bbc.com
