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Emerald Qld

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May 26th 2022
Emerald is a thriving outback town, thanks to its abundant rich soils and flat plains which support a variety of agriculture. The hinterland surrounding Emerald contains the largest sapphire gemfields in the world. In recent decades, coal has become a major contributor to the wealth of the district. After being off grid in Carnarvon Gorge and enjoying long walks, our stay in Emerald was a bit m ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Emerald

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more