South Australia is classed as the state in south central Australia along the Southern Ocean. It covers an area of 984,377 km2, and 4800 km of coastline (with 100 islands). Its capital is Adelaide. South Australia became a British colony in 1836 and joined the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The state's population is 1 1 554 700 (June 2006) and most of those reside in the coastal areas and in the valley of the Murray River which is the only navigable river and drains about one seventh of Australia then enters the sea in South Australia. Its principal industries and export are wheat, wine and wool. More than half the nations wines are produced there.

There are lots of things to do and see in SA, such as sample the fine wines of the Barossa region, explore the inexplicable Flinders Ranges or watch whales at Head of Bight. You can also swim with dolphins in Adelaide. From Adelaide to the underground opal mining town of Coober Pedy in the Outback the treasures of SA are plentiful, with something for everyone.

Both the Eyre Peninsula and the Yorke Peninsula offer spectacular coastline with excellent fishing and surfing. If you are looking for some adventure visit Kangaroo Island.