South Australia Overview Report

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South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres, it is the fourth largest of Australia’s six states and two territories. South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland states and the Northern Territory. It is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the north by the Northern Territory, to the north-east by Queensland, to the east by New South Wales, to the south-east by Victoria, and to the south by the Great Australian Bight and the Indian Ocean. With over 1.6 million people, the state comprises less than 8% of the Australian population and ranks fifth in population among the states and territories. The majority of its people reside in the state capital, Adelaide, with most of the remainder settled in fertile areas along the south-eastern coast and River Murray. Adelaide has been rated as the eighth most liveable city in the world (Economist Intelligence Unit 2011) and is a city where you can have both a career and a family life. South Australia is becoming one of the most dynamic and innovative regional economies in the Asia Pacific. It offers exceptional value and advantages to businesses setting up operations in the State, combining competitive costs, skilled labour and excellent infrastructure with an enviable quality of life. South Australia is among the most cost-competitive environments for trade and business development in Australia. Our State provides an ideal location for businesses seeking outstanding commercial opportunities in emerging and established industry sectors. South Australia is an affordable and highly cost-competitive environment for trade and business development. We have a well-developed industry base, a highly skilled, productive and flexible workforce, and world-class education and health systems.