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Uluru

Northern Territory

Uluru
Uluru ... monolithic rock in the heart of Australia
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Uluru, close to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, used to be better known as Ayers Rock, named after a premier of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. Now more familiarly known by its Aboriginal name, Uluru draws myriad visitors to the red heart of Australia.

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