Pilbara
Pilbara | |
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Extent of Pilbara region | |
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| Coordinates: 21°S 119°E / 21°S 119°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Western Australia |
| LGAs | |
| Government | |
| • State electorates | |
| • Federal division | |
The Pilbara (/ˈpɪlbərə/) is a large, dry, sparsely populated region in the north of Western Australia. It is known for its geography, its red earth, and its vast mineral deposits, in particular iron ore. It is also a global biodiversity hotspot for subterranean fauna.