Wagga Wagga is a city in
rural New South Wales,
Australia. The area was first settled by the
Wiradjuri
tribe thousands of years ago. It was
proclaimed a township in 1849, and now has a population of about 58000.
People visiting Wagga Wagga might enjoy seeing the
mighty
Murrumbidgee River, the
Botanical Gardens,
the
Civic Centre, and the
National Art Glass Gallery.
Agriculture is the major
industry around Wagga Wagga.
The region produces
livestock,
grains,
oilseed crops,
wine,
rice and
fruit.
Charles Sturt University is
in Wagga Wagga.
The name comes from the
Wiradjuri Aboriginal word
wagga, which means crow. Therefore, the name
Wagga Wagga means "
place of many crows".