One hot rock formation, more fascinating than these facts!
- Uluru is a famous, mostly sandstone rock in Northern Territory, Central Australia.
- The traditional owners of Uluru are the Pitjantjatjara and the Anangu Anangu.
- Uluru is also known as Ayers Rock, named after Sir Henry Ayers.
- There has been approximately 150 bird, 46 mammal, 73 reptile and 400 plant and flora species sited at or near Uluru.
- It is possible to climb Uluru but it is requested that you refrain from doing so by the indigenous Australians due to spiritual and safety reasons.
- Uluru is a world heritage site and as a result, attracts more than 400,000 visitors a year.
- Uluru is 348 meters high (1142 feet) and is 863 meters (2831 feet) above sea level.
- The average rainfall at Uluru is 284.6 ml (11.2 inches) yearly.
- The average temperature at Uluru is 37.8°C (100°F).
- 35 deaths have occurred from climbing Uluru, and many injuries sustained due to harsh landscape and climates.
Bibliography:
Uluru 31 October 2012, Wikipedia, <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uluru>
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