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Fraser Island Name change
June 15 , 2023
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- The iconic Fraser Island in Australia has been officially renamed Kgari.
- Formerly known as Fraser Island, the decision to rename the island as Kgari is a tribute to its traditional owners, the Butchulla people.
- Kgari holds immense cultural significance for the Butchulla people, who have inhabited the land for thousands of years.
- The name "Kgari" translates to "paradise" in the Butchulla language.
- The renaming serves as a symbolic gesture of reconciliation, recognizing the importance of Indigenous languages, histories, and traditions.
- It is the largest sand island in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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