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| name = Western Australia - South Australia Border |
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| image = File:South_Australia_in_Australia.svg |
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| caption = Western Australia Highlighted on a map |
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| length = 1,675 km |
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The '''Western Australia - South Australia border''' is a 1,675 km-long boundary between the two [[Australian states]] of [[Western Australia]] and [[South Australia]]. The border runs from the [[south coast of Western Australia]] at the [[Southern Ocean]], along the 129°E longitude line, to the [[Northern Territory]] in the north. |
The '''Western Australia - South Australia border''' is a 1,675 km-long boundary between the two [[Australian states]] of [[Western Australia]] and [[South Australia]]. The border runs from the [[south coast of Western Australia]] at the [[Southern Ocean]], along the 129°E longitude line, to the [[Northern Territory]] in the north. |
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==About== |
==About== |
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Revision as of 22:51, 13 April 2024
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The Western Australia - South Australia border is a 1,675 km-long boundary between the two Australian states of Western Australia and South Australia. The border runs from the south coast of Western Australia at the Southern Ocean, along the 129°E longitude line, to the Northern Territory in the north.
About
The border was first established in 1863, when the colony of South Australia was extended to include the western part of the continent. The current border was agreed upon in 1911, after a series of disputes between the two states over their respective boundaries. The border passes through a variety of landscapes, including arid desert regions, rugged mountain ranges, and coastal areas. It is marked by a series of survey markers and boundary posts, with occasional signs indicating the location of the border.
Importance
The WA-SA border is an important boundary for a variety of reasons. It marks the division between two distinct geographic regions, with Western Australia being known for its mineral resources and South Australia for its agricultural production. The border also serves as a legal boundary, with different laws and regulations governing each state.
While the border is mainly a legal and administrative boundary, it has also played a role in the history and culture of the region.