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Alice Springs

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November 10th 2012
We made it to Alice Springs! Back to civilisation! This town, literally in the very centre of Australia, is a lot bigger and bustlier than we had imagined it would be. It has a population of 28,000, including a thriving Aboriginal community, and the focus seems to be on art and culture. We had only intended to stay for a couple of nights, but ended up staying for five nights as there was plenty to ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » Alice Springs

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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