Ayers Rock, Australia's Most Recognisable Natural Icon

Ayers Rock, also called Uluru by the Aborigines of Australia, is located in the southern part of the Northern Territory, central Australia. It is a large sandstone rock formation that protrude in the earth's surface.

Ayers Rock is one of Australia's most recognisable natural icons. It stands 348 meter but most of its bulk is below the ground, and measures 9.4 km in circumference.

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