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Hello everyone here we are at another Monday so here are five facts about Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
Newcastle is a harbour city in the Australian state of New South Wales. Its plentiful beaches are linked by the Bathers Way, a coastal walk stretching between Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach. The walk provides access to Bogey Hole, a convict-built ocean bath from the colonial period. Also on the path is the 1880s Fort Scratchley, a historic site and a viewpoint for spotting migrating whales.
Founded in 1804 with an area of 261 square kilometres
We are famous for our coal, Newcastle is the largest coal exporting harbour in the world, exporting 159.9 million tonnes of coal in 2017. Beyond the city, the Hunter Region possesses large coal deposits. Geologically, the area is located in the central-eastern part of the Sydney Basin.
We like to be referred to as Novocastrians.
Newcastle and the lower Hunter Region were traditionally occupied by the Awabakal and Worimi Aboriginal People, who called the area Malubimba.
Interesting. I wouldn't have thought of coal coming from there either.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised too!
ReplyDeleteHave been there about 2 times that I can remember Jo-Anne, long ago.
ReplyDeleteRita.....Glad you found it interesting
ReplyDeleteJuli.....You are not alone in being surprised
Chatty......I didn't think it would surprised so many
Margaret.....Nice, hope you have good memories
Novocastrians? You're 2-for-2 on new ones on me this week!
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