Riverland
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The Riverland is a region of South Australia. It covers the area near the River Murray from where it flows into South Australia downstream to Blanchetown.
The major town centres are Renmark, Berri, Loxton, Waikerie and Barmera. Each of these are accompanied by minor townships, the total area comprising approximately 30,000 people.
many of the towns were established for the re-settlement of soldiers after their return from World War I or World War II. Most towns were established as separate irrigation districts.
The region hosted an internment camp for people of Japanese and German origin or descent during World War II. This camp was based at Loveday and little remains to testify to its existence.
The region grows about half of South Australia's grapes, and 90% of the citrus and stone fruit. Most major Australian wine companies source a significant amount of bulk wine from the Riverland.
Houseboating, Water skiing and golfing are popular pastimes for visitors to the area.
Most Riverlanders share an active concern and interest in the health of the River Murray. The majority of the River Murray and surrounds in the Riverland area is a declared reserve.
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