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Murray Plain

plain, South Australia, Australia
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The Murray Plain is a region in South Australia characterized by west-east trending stabilized sand dunes. It is part of the larger landscape of South Australia, which is largely composed of vast plains, low uplands, and dry lake beds. This plain is situated in the south-central part of the state, an area that was particularly attractive for European settlement due to its higher precipitation and more fertile soils. The Murray Plain is developed on lime-rich deposits from early Cenozoic times. The Murray River, Australia's principal river, flows through or along the borders of regions that include the Murray Plain, supporting agriculture and providing water resources.123

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  1. South Australia - Relief
  2. Mallee
  3. South Australia - Plant and animal life
  4. Murray River
  5. Victoria - Drainage and soils
  6. Murray Bridge
  7. Flinders Ranges

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