Great Artesian Basin: Quick Facts

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Map of Australia displaying major physiographic regions in different colors, including the Australian Shield, Great Artesian Basin, Eastern Highlands or Great Dividing Range, Flinders-Mount Lofty ranges, and the Great Barrier Reef. The map labels deserts, basins, plateaus, and mountain ranges, and marks features such as salt lakes, perennial rivers, and continental shelves. Major cities and coastal features are also shown for geographic context.

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