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The gemstone (rather than jewel) for which Coober Pedy is famous is opal.

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Coober Pedy, South Australia, is known for its opals.

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What is coober pedy famous for?

The gemstone (rather than jewel) for which Coober Pedy is famous is opal.


What is a Coober Pedy gem?

Coober Pedy is known for its opals.


What Australian town is known as the opal capital of the world?

There are four towns in South Australia known for their opals - Coober Pedy, Mintabie, Stuart Creek and Andamooka. The one which is probably most famous is Coober Pedy.


Is Coober Pedy a desert?

Coober Pedy is a town, not a desert. The town of Coober Pedy lies within the Sturt Stony Desert/ Tirari Desert region.


What highway goes to Coober Pedy?

Coober Pedy lies near the Sturt Highway.


What mineral is mined at Coober Pedy?

Opal is mined at Coober Pedy in South Australia.


What is the airport code for Coober Pedy Airport?

The airport code for Coober Pedy Airport is CPD.


Which mineral is mined at Coober Pedy?

Coober Pedy in outback South Australia is known for its opals.


What is the direction from Sydney to Coober Pedy?

One must travel west to go from Sydney to Coober Pedy.


What Australian state is Coober Pedy?

Coober Pedy is an opal mining town in the outback of the state of South Australia.


Does Coober Pedy mine white or black opals?

Yes. Coober Pedy is still a major producer of opals.


What valuable stones are found in Coober Pedy?

Coober Pedy is one of the main centres where opals are found in Australia.