http://Australian.lifetips.com/Australian.LifeTips.com Tip of the Dayen-USLifeTips.comhttp://Australian.lifetips.com/rss/lt-logo-green.gifhttp://Australian.lifetips.com/tip/36392/south-australia/towns/port-pirie.htmlThu 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTE7A617F6-2FA6-6A6D-CE4A-A497286257DBPORT PIRIE Population: 15,114 This is the region's largest centre. It has always played a crucial role in the state's economy. Broken Hill silver, lead and zinc deposits have provided significant earnings for the city for generations, while grain from its hinterland has been shipped from the port for over a century. Contemporary Port Pirie has a rich cultural life, and its location near the Flinders Ranges makes it a good base for visitors intending to explore further afield. <br/><br/><br/>For more Australian tips, visit <a href="http://Australian.lifetips.com/">http://Australian.lifetips.com</a> <img src="http://Australian.lifetips.com/images/aggbug.asp?id=36392" height="1" width="1">