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Eyre Peninsula, 200 mi (322 km) long, southern South Australia state, Australia, between Spencer Gulf and the Great Australian Bight. There are large iron ore deposits in the Middleback Range near Whyalla, at the northeastern base of the peninsula. Eyre PeninsulaLarge promontory, South Australia. Projecting into the Indian Ocean, the peninsula is about 200 mi (320 km) long and lies between the Great Australian Bight and Spencer Gulf. Wheat, sheep, and barley are raised there; iron is extracted in the Middleback Ranges to the northeast. There are numerous resort and fishing towns along the coasts. Eyre Peninsula a peninsula of South Australia, between the Great Australian Bight and Spencer Gulf How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| After completing my general nursing and midwifery certificates, I worked in a small hospital on the Eyre Peninsula in SA. Since the proposed takeover was announced, Hindmarsh has added to its uranium interests by entering into an agreement to earn up to 80% of an exploration licence in the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia from InterMet Resources Ltd. |
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