South Australia has a strong, stable business sector...
and sport and recreation is a key contributor.


The State at a glance...

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Strategic location on the Asia-Pacific rim

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Well-developed modern industry

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International business culture

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Competitive business costs

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Advanced research and development base

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Highly skilled and productive workforce

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Collaboration between industry,
government and community leaders

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High-quality yet affordable standard of living.


South Australia is an export-oriented State, with total exports of $5.3 billion a year. Asia is the main market - buying 35% of total exports - so there is tremendous export awareness and understanding amongst the State's business leaders, reinforced by an export-focused Government.

Area

984,377 square kilometres (385,000 square miles)

Capital City

Adelaide (population 1.08 million)

Coastline

3,700 kilometres (2,300 miles)

Population

1.5 million

Main language

English

Climate

Temperate
Adelaide's hottest summer months (January & February) have a mean max. of 29C (84F).
Adelaide's coldest winter month is July with a mean maximum of 15C (59F).
Average rainfall for Adelaide is 585 mm (23 inches) a year.