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Encyclopedia > Colignan, Victoria

Colignan is a small rural town located on the banks of the Murray River, in North Western Victoria, Australia. The town is on the border of the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park. The Murray River, or River Murray, is Australias second-longest river in its own right (the longest being its tributary the Darling). ... Emblems: Pink heath (floral)Weedy Seadragon (Aquatic) helmeted honeyeater (bird) Leadbeaters possum (faunal) Motto: Peace and Prosperity Slogan or Nickname: Garden State, The Place To Be, On The Move Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Government Const. ... Hattah-Kulkyne is a national park in Victoria (Australia), 417 km northwest of Melbourne. ...

The Murray River flows through Colignan. This island is commonly known as Watts's or Colignan Island and is fully submerged when the river is high
The Murray River flows through Colignan. This island is commonly known as Watts's or Colignan Island and is fully submerged when the river is high

The economy of the town is based on primary industry, mostly citrus and grape growing. Avocados and almonds also grow well. The rich soil and the proximity to the Murray River have allowed crops to prosper. Dry land farming consists of mainly wheat and barley. The Murray River, or River Murray, is Australias second-longest river in its own right (the longest being its tributary the Darling). ...


The closest town to Colignan is called Nangiloc which is Colignan spelt in reverse.


Coordinates: 34°33′S 142°23′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...



 

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