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Difficulty: MediumSouth Australia

South Australia is unique among Australian states because it shares a land border with every other mainland state, as well as with the Northern Territory. Which of the following cities serves as the capital of South Australia?

  1. AdelaideAnswer
  2. B
    Perth
  3. C
    Melbourne

Answer

Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia.
The correct answer is Adelaide because it is the capital city of South Australia. The state is centrally located in the southern part of the mainland and is the only one to share borders with all other mainland states and the Northern Territory.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the state from the geographic description
The state that shares borders with all mainland states and the Northern Territory is South Australia.
South Australia's central southern location makes it the only state with this unique geographic characteristic.
2
Recall the capital city of South Australia
The capital city of South Australia is Adelaide.
Adelaide was founded and planned specifically as the capital of the South Australian colony.

Key Concept

State Capitals and Geographic Location of South Australia

Hints

1
Focus on the state that shares a border with all other mainland states mentioned in the question.
2
The state described is South Australia. Think of the major city in that state known for its parklands and colonial history.

Practice More

Review the capital cities of all Australian states and territories to ensure you can distinguish between them based on geographic descriptions.
Estimated Time:45s
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