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Cape York Peninsula is located in Queensland; Australia. The peninsula has been named by James Cook in 1770 after the Duke of York. The Cape of York has some low hills, the area is almost level plain. Cape of York Peninsula has monsoonal and tropical climate. The wet season is from November to April and during May to October it is the dry season. On this side of the Australia, you will be able to discover some of the most ancient rock painting galleries. The Interpretive Centre will provide to visitors information about the Aboriginal culture. You will find some of the population living at Weipa, Lakeland, Cooktown, Coen and Laura and at Hopevale, New Mapoon, Lockhart River, Injinoo, Arukun, Old Mapoon, Umagico, Kowanyama, Napranum and Pormparaaw you will find some aboriginal communities. Fishing, tourism, cattle and mining are the main industries of Cape York Peninsula. The area is a magnificent place to visit where you will spend great vacation with family and friends.

 
 

 

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