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There is an underground city in Australia called Coober Pedy and it is known as the "Opal Capital of the World." It has two churches, a bar, a single entrance and a population of over 1,600 people. People live in underground "dugouts" or homes built into the hills to escape extreme heat of up to 47

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The Underground Orthodox Church of Coober Pedy Renowned for being the ‘opal capital of the world’, the small outback town of Coober Pedy can be found 846km north of Adelaide amidst the sunburnt landscapes of South Australia. The name is derived from the local Aboriginal term “kupa piti”, which translates to “white fellas’ hole”, from the Kokatha people, the traditional custodians of the land. (Naessan, 2010). An ode to the opal mining industry that prospers the town’s identity and economy ... Mining Industry, Coober Pedy, Orthodox Church, The Underground, South Australia, The Land, The Locals, Opal, Australia

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The Underground Orthodox Church of Coober Pedy Renowned for being the ‘opal capital of the world’, the small outback town of Coober Pedy can be found 846km north of Adelaide amidst the sunburnt landscapes of South Australia. The name is derived from the local Aboriginal term “kupa piti”, which translates to “white fellas’ hole”, from the Kokatha people, the traditional custodians of the land. (Naessan, 2010). An ode to the opal mining industry that prospers the town’s identity and economy…

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