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Fraser Island Name change

June 15 , 2023 530 days 543 0
  • 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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