Outback
Outback
Outback (/ˈaʊtbæk/) is a term used in Australia to refer to remote, sparsely populated areas, often characterized by arid conditions and rugged terrain. The term is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, with its etymology rooted in the phrase "out back of", a colloquialism used to refer to places beyond settled areas.
Definition
The Outback is a vast, remote, arid area of Australia. It is more remote than those areas named "the bush", which is any location outside the main urban areas. While often envisaged as being arid, the Outback regions extend from the northern to southern Australian coastlines and encompass a number of climatic zones, including tropical and monsoonal climates in northern areas, arid areas in the "red centre" and semi-arid and temperate climates in southerly regions.
Geographical Features
Geographically, the Outback is unified by a combination of factors, most notably a low human population density, a largely intact, natural environment, and infrequent rainfall. Its vastness and natural features, such as the Uluru and the Kakadu National Park, have made it a symbol of Australia globally.
Flora and Fauna
The Outback is home to a diverse set of animal species, such as the kangaroo, emu and dingo. The flora of the Outback is also very diverse, ranging from the colourful wildflowers that bloom after rain, to the spinifex grasses of the desert regions.
Health in the Outback
Healthcare in the Outback is a significant issue due to the region's remoteness and low population density. The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, providing emergency and primary healthcare services to people living in rural and remote areas of Australia.
See Also
- [[Bush (Australian)]
- Royal Flying Doctor Service
- Uluru
- Kakadu National Park
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Outback
- Wikipedia's article - Outback
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