Adelaide, founded in 1836 and named after Queen Adelaide, is South Australia's capital and Australia's fifth-largest city, with a 2024 population of 1,469,163. Located on the Adelaide Plains between Gulf St Vincent and Mount Lofty Ranges, it features a grid layout by Colonel William Light, surrounded by parklands. Known as the "City of Churches" for its religious diversity, it hosts festivals like Adelaide Fringe and events like Tour Down Under. Its economy thrives on health care, wine, and defense, with a global ranking as a top liveable city, notably third worldwide in 2021.
Location: South Australia, Australia
Coordinates: -34.9281805, 138.5999312
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