Indigenous Culture
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Sunday 30 September 2007 |
 Before the arrival of European settlers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples inhabited most areas of the Australian continent, each speaking one or more of hundreds of separate languages, with distinctive lifestyles and religious and cultural traditions in different regions. Adaptable and creative, with simple but highly efficient technology, Indigenous Australians had complex social systems and highly developed traditions reflecting their deep connection with the land and environment.
Asian and Oceanic people had contact with Australia's Indigenous peoples for thousands of years before the European expansion into the Eastern Hemisphere. Some formed substantial relationships with communities in northern Australia.
Australia was discovered relatively late compared to the rest of the western world due to its remote location. This late European discovery of Australia allowed a rich indigenous culture to flourish. This remoteness still appeals to many travellers. It is still possible to explore many wilderness area's of Australia and gain a unique insight into the psyche of the early explorers and settlers. |
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