Adelaide

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Introduction

• Located in the state of South Australia, it is the fifth largest city in the country. It is also the state capital and the most populated city of the state, with a headcount of 1.28 million.

Geography

• Located on the Torrens River and surrounded to the east by the Mt Lofty Ranges and to the west by the Gulf St Vincent.

Geography

• A number of creeks and rivers flow through the Adelaide region. The largest are the Torrens and Onkaparinga catchments.

• Adelaide’s geography includes hills and large mountains. It has lush green landscapes and vineyards.

Urban Plan

• The site was well-drained, had fertile soil and straddled the Torrens River, which guaranteed a ready water supply. Adelaide was arranged in a grid, with five squares in the Adelaide city centre and a ring of parks surrounding it.

Urban Plan

• Historically, Adelaide's suburban residential areas have been characterised by semi -detached houses. In the 1960s and 1970s, many of these older houses were demolished and replaced by terraced houses.

History

• This city was named in honor of Queen Adelaide, the consort of the King William IV.

• Prior to its proclamation as a British settlement in 1836, the area around Adelaide was inhabited by the indigenous Kaurna Aboriginal nation.

Development

• One of the city’s hallmarks is its adherence to sustainable development. In 2010, the city’s efforts were recognized by the Mercer Quality of Living Survey as the most eco-friendly city. It was also the seventh most environmentally sustainable city in the world. Among the many eco-friendly features of the structure is its water neutrality through the recycling and harvesting of water for non-potable use.

Environmental Issues

• Environmental issues which affect the environment of Australia.• Many human activities including the use of natural resources have a

direct impact on the Australian environment. • Its economic development together with its planned infrastructure

makes Adelaide a truly marvel of human civilization.