Everything about Mildura totally explained
Mildura is a regional city in northwestern
Victoria,
Australia, part of the
Rural City of Mildura. Mildura is located in the
Sunraysia region, and is on the banks of the
Murray River. The town's population was 30,016 at the
2006 census.
Mildura is also known as the centre of
Victoria's Food Bowl and is a major producer of citrus fruits (especially oranges), and wine. It is also notable for its grape production, supplying 80% of Victoria's grapes . Many wineries also source grapes from Mildura.
Climate
Mildura enjoys a mostly warm climate. It is only about 50 metres above sea level despite being several hundred kilometres from the coast, and is surrounded by dry grassland.
Rainfall is about 290 mm a year and is spread evenly across the months and seasons. Winter and Spring enjoy the most rainy days, but the heaviest falls occur from rare penetrations on the
monsoon, as in February 2000.
Average maximum temperatures range from a hot in summer to a delightful in winter. Minima range from around in summer to a chilly in winter, when
frost is common and often destructive to irrigated crops.
Culture
Mildura is host to many annual festivals such as the
Mildura Country Music Festival, the
International Balloon Fiesta, the Jazz & Wine Festival, Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival and the Mildura Show
After much political wrangling, the settlement of Mildura was established in 1887. It was named after the Mildura sheep station that provided most of the land. The name is of Aboriginal origin, and means either "red sand" or "sore eyes"
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