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Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island
Islands information
NameKangaroo Island
LocationSouth Australia
Geography information
Area4405 km2 (1700.8 mi)
Length150 km (93.2 mi)
Width.9 km (0.6 mi)
Coastline540 km (335.5 mi)
Elevation1007.2 ft (307 m)
Highest pointProspect Hill
Administration information
Australia
StateSouth Australia
LGAKangaroo Island Council
Largest cityKingscote
Administration information
Population4,259|population as of=2006 as of 2006
Density0.97 km2

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Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island after Tasmania and Melville Island. It is 112 km (69.6 mi) southwest of Adelaide at the entrance of Gulf St Vincent. At its closest point to the mainland, it is 13 km (8.1 mi) offshore from Cape Jervis, on the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula in the state of South Australia. The island is 150 km (93.2 mi) long and between 900 m (984.3 yd) and 57 km (35.4 mi) wide, its area covering 4405 km2 (1700.8 sqmi). Its coastline is 540 km (208.5 sqmi) long and highest altitude is 307 m (1007.2 ft). It is separated from Yorke Peninsula to the northwest by Investigator Strait and from Cape Jervis to the northeast by Backstairs Passage.

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Located between Taiwan, China, and Japan (Okinawa) are a group of islands called Senkaku or Diaoyu. This group of islands are disputed as to their sovereignty between the three nations. Recently a Chinese fishing vessel (Minjinyu 5179) was the area of islands when the vessel came upon two Japanese patrol boats. The Japanese advised the fishing vessel to leave the area. In reply the Chinese fishing vessel taking a cue from Sea Shepherd, rammed one of the Japanese patrol boats, Ishigaki Island. The fishing vessel was taken into custody along with the 14 sailors and the captain, Captain Zhan Qixiong. Soon afterwards the Japanese released the vessel and the 14 sailors. The captain still remains in Japanese custody for further questioning. - The geo-politics of the situation is rather tenuous with relationship to these remote islands. Since both Taiwan and China both claim the islands belong to them, it is in Beijing's interest to keep the situation active as it then gives both Taiwan and China a common interest and goal. This with the backdrop of a possible reunification between the two. In 1972 when the USA turned Okinawa back over to Japan, the USA agreed to help protect the territorial integrity of Japan, including the disputed islands. Rather pathetic the Chinese captain of the fishing vessel selected to employ a tactic from Sea Shepherd, thus creating a volatile situation in Asia. Perhaps the next time in order to avoid being detained, the Chinese captain may want to <b>...</b>
5.50 min. | 4.25 user rating		 Great wildlife, 2 days tour on kangaroo Island, South Australia. Sea lions, koalas, pelicans, aboriginal paintings...
5.23 min. | 4.85 user rating		 Level 12...
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8.40 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Mid August 2007 I went to Kangaroo Island (South Australia) for a fishing holiday and went out with "Kangaroo Island Fishing Adventures" Fishing Charter. The skipper operates out of his private marina (Western River Cove) on the northern central coast of the island. The fishing was UNREAL. All day we were pulling up large snapper, nanygai, swallowtail and morwong as well as this massive SAMSON Fish! If you're planning a trip to Kangaroo Island I highly recommend this charter operator, and let him know that I've placed this video on youtube. He is by far the most professional skipper that my mates and I have been out with...as well as the most rewarding. I've since noticed this charter has a website and it's worth checking out his photo gallery featuring the quality of catches that you can expect! www.kangarooislandadventures.com.au/fishing.html
3.70 min. | 4.22 user rating
A kangaroo hopping away at kangaroo island.
0.57 min. | 4.28 user rating		 Breaking off a reef (I believe) at Pennington Bay. Taken by Dan or Dave Baxter.
0.48 min. | 3.62 user rating		 Koalas at Hanson Bay , Kangaroo Island
0.57 min. | 4.87 user rating		 Fed by human visitors to a national park, these Kangaroos are amazingly spoiled. They would not hop, instead demonstrating walking, standing, and lying techniques. A segment of "Kangaroo From Kakadu" anIntrepid Berkeley Explorer free video. It features a grand Australian safari, with the wildlife and scenery only found down under; plus Aboriginal dance, music & art, Uluru (Ayers Rock), the Sydney Opera House, plus much more. To enjoy all of this film, plus over 30 more free, non-commercial, streaming travel videos from every continent, plus still pictures, please ask a search engine for: Intrepid Berkeley Explorer
0.93 min. | 4.62 user rating		 Kangaroo Island is one of earth's last un-spoilt refuges. The koalas aren't being cuddled - they're relaxing at home in native trees. The seals aren't performing - they're lazing beside you on the beach. Half the native bushland on Kangaroo Island remains just as it was when British navigator Matthew Flinders put a name to this untamed wilderness in 1802, and more than one-third of the Island is National or Conservation Park. But beauty comes in many forms: views from seaside cottages and cliff-top cabins and, of course, there's the wine and food. You can also take a drive and collect wine, cheeses, oysters and lobsters and relax on the top beach in Australia ( and that's official!) Watch this video and see why on Kangaroo Island you can get the entire authentic Australian experience.
7.58 min. | 5.0 user rating

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New team members hit the ground running - The Islander Tweet this news
The Islander--The new -Kangaroo Island- Council wasted no time launching into business at its first meeting on Friday. In a sometimes tense meeting, ... - Date : Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:23:55 GMT+00:00
Great last minute escapes - The Australian Tweet this news
The Australian--THE Sydney Festival, wine tasting in the Hunter, Christmas in Christchurch and a little magic on -Kangaroo Island-. Festival fun: Visit during the Sydney ... - Date : Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:11:44 GMT+00:00
Sheep disease rating downgraded - The Border Watch (blog) Tweet this news
The Border Watch (blog)---...- to import sheep from medium to high prevalence areas interstate, or from -Kangaroo Island- (medium prevalence area), must be familiar with the new rules. ... - Date : Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:30:53 GMT+00:00
Island sport celebrates - The Islander Tweet this news
The Islander--Bec Semler and Nathan Trethewey were crowned best netballer and footballer on -Kangaroo Island- this week as the winter sports head into finals territory. ... - Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:32:31 GMT+00:00
WIN an indulgent escape at Medina! - e-Travel Blackboard (press release) Tweet this news
e-Travel Blackboard (press release)---...- one of Medina's great Australian city locations, late checkout of 12 noon and a special -Kangaroo Island- Eucalyptus gift pack from Trelivings by evodia. ... - Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:49:24 GMT+00:00
Move 'positive' - The Islander Tweet this news
The Islander--Closing the history room at the -Kangaroo Island- Library had been a positive move, giving the historical aspects of the library more exposure, according to ... - Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:36:27 GMT+00:00
What is the balance? - The Islander Tweet this news
The Islander--The issue polarises opinion in communities, and nowhere more so than a place like -Kangaroo Island-, where there is a strong tradition of farming and using ... - Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:05:14 GMT+00:00
State shuns island - The Islander Tweet this news
The Islander--The State Government has rejected all seven options to resolve the -Kangaroo Island- Council's financial crisis. Several months ago, the council sent a letter ... - Date : Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:54:59 GMT+00:00
Minister lauds island food - The Islander Tweet this news
The Islander---Kangaroo Island- has tremendous potential to develop its food industry and tap into high-value interstate and global markets. That's the view of Agriculture, ... - Date : Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:53:07 GMT+00:00
Jamberoo park expansion in limbo - Illawara Mercury Tweet this news
Illawara Mercury--A plan for the park's -Kangaroo Island- development, worth up to $30 million and including seven new rides, was lodged with Kiama Municipal Council last year. ... - Date : Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:17:29 GMT+00:00

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