Kangaroo Island
island in South Australia
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Summary
Kangaroo Island is an island[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of island entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,383 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: South Australia[3]
- Country: Australia[4]
- Located in or next to body of water: Indian Ocean[5]
- Location: Indian Ocean[6]
- Commons category: Kangaroo Island[7]
- Local dialing code: 0825[8], 0875[9], 0885[10]
- Significant event: Kangaroo Island bushfire (2019-20)[11], Kangaroo Island bushfires (2007)[12]
- Topic's main category: Category:Kangaroo Island[13]
- Commons gallery: Kangaroo Island[14]
- Population: 4250[15]
- Length: 145 km[16]
- Elevation above sea level: 174 m[17]
- Area: 4374 km²[18]
- Width: 56 km[19]
- Perimeter: 509 km[20]
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Cultural Significance
Things named for Kangaroo Island include Kangaroo Island Emu[21], a fossil taxon[22].
Why It Matters
Kangaroo Island has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] It is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
Entities named for it include Kangaroo Island Emu[21], a fossil taxon[22].