Cape Borda
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This article is about the headland in South Australia. For the associated locality, see Cape Borda, South Australia.
Cape Borda is a headland in the Australian state of South Australia located in the gazetted locality of Cape Borda on the north west tip of Kangaroo Island about 70 km (43 mi) west of the municipal seat of Kingscote. It was named after Jean-Charles de Borda (1733–1799), the French mathematician, physicist, naturalist and sailor, by the Baudin expedition to Australia during January 1803. It has been the site of an operating lighthouse since 1858 and is currently located within the Flinders Chase National Park.
Quick Facts Cape Borda South Australia, Coordinates ...
Cape Borda South Australia | |
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Coordinates | 35°44′57.2274″S 136°35′15.612″E |
Elevation | 61 m (200 ft)[1] |
Location | 70 km (43 mi) west of Kingscote |
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