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The population of Australia, when the Whiteman came in 1788, was probably between 250,000 and 500,000. Most of the people lived along the coasts and rivers. The population density varied from one person for every 35 square miles in the dry regions to 5-10 for every 1 square mile. The groups who lived together in tribes ranged in size from 10-50 people. But the ceremonial gatherings were reaching up to 500 people.

Today there are about 517,000 Aboriginals in Australia.



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