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Great Barrier Reef   /greɪt bˈæriər rif/   Listen
Great Barrier Reef

noun
1.
The largest coral reef in the world; in the Coral Sea off the northeastern coast of Australia.





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... overgrazing, industrial development, urbanization, and poor farming practices; soil salinity rising due to the use of poor quality water; desertification; clearing for agricultural purposes threatens the natural habitat of many unique animal and plant species; the Great Barrier Reef off the northeast coast, the largest coral reef in the world, is threatened by increased shipping and its popularity as a tourist site; limited natural fresh ...
— The 1997 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.


Words linked to "Great Barrier Reef" :   Australia, coral reef, Commonwealth of Australia


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