Pilbara

For the fly genus, see Pilbara octava.

Pilbara
Region
Extent of Pilbara region
Pilbara
Coordinates: 21°S 119°E / 21°S 119°E / -21; 119
CountryAustralia
StateWestern Australia
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The Pilbara (/ˈpɪlbərə/) is a large, dry, sparsely populated region in the north of Western Australia. It is known for its Aboriginal people, its geography, its red earth, and its vast mineral deposits, in particular iron ore. It is also a global biodiversity hotspot for subterranean fauna.

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