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So Hot that People Live in Burrows Like Mice. In Coober Pedy, They Even Play Golf at Night

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Coober Pedy is an unusual town in South Australia where most of life takes place underground. This is due to the extreme temperatures, which often exceed 40°C. The underground houses, shops and churches provide an escape from the heat and also reflect the mining history of the place. Coober Pedy is also the world center for opal mining.
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Coober Pedy is an unusual town in South Australia where most of life takes place underground. This is due to the extreme temperatures, which often exceed 40°C. The underground houses, shops and churches provide an escape from the heat and also reflect the mining history of the place. Coober Pedy is also the world center for opal mining.

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Deník.cz broke the news in on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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