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Australia's Outback
The outback is any empty part of Australia where few people live. Central Australia is a part of Australia's outback as is the Northern Territiory. Here are some sites with information and pictures about Central Australia and the Northern Territory
Go here to see a map of the Red Centre of Australia, the heart of the outback.
Go here to read about the rivers and waterways of Central Australia: There are pictures too! http://www.desertfishes.org/australia/habitats/rivers/rivergen.shtml
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above used with permission http://www.globalimage.com.au
go to
this site to see more beautiful postcards of Australia's landscapes
Go here to read about Central Australia: information about the weather and things to see such as Uluru (Ayers Rock) one of Australia's most recognised symbols and the Olgas a series of several giant rounded rocks which rise abruptly from the spinifex (spiky grass) covered plain. There are about 30 brilliant red monoliths scattered across the plain.
Go here to read the kidcyber page about the Simpson Desert
Go here to see photographs of the outback: you can see photographs of art work by Aboriginal artists working in the area.
Read about the Northern Territory: it's definitely
a part of Australia's outback: there's a map and some FAQ's
updated May 2003