August 16, 2005
Visit the real Down Under in Coober Pedy
The next new destination in Australia isn't another beach, marine wildlife or party hot spot - it's the mining town of Coober Pedy in the Outback. Many of the dwellings are underground - a novel draw for backpackers. This opal bearing town of 3500 is still a quick get-rich destination with a multi-ethnic culture. 60 percent of the population are first of second generation immigrants, mostly from Mediterranean Europe.
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