It is 1200 kms east to west on the northern boundary and north to south varies from 630 to 1300 kms. Adelaide is bordered by the Mt Lofty Ranges which extend northward into the stunning Flinders Ranges. The vast inland area is characterised by featureless scrubby plains, sandy and pebbly desert. The Adelaide region has a Mediterranean-type climate with hot dry summers with mild nights and the winters are cool. Check the weather today .
Agriculture produces wheat, barley, oats, rye, wool and sheep meat, cattle.
Aquaculture produces tuna, mussels, oysters, trout. Mining produces coal, natural gas, iron ore, copper, uranium, gold and opals. Manufacturing produces automobiles and submarines. Tourism is a major industry and we welcome all comers. Since my last Adelaide Guide of November 1999 there have been two major economic developments.