Opal was first found in Coober Pedy on the 1st of February 1915 and
since then has been supplying the world with the majority of gem quality
opal. � Coober Pedy today relies as much on tourism as the opal mining
industry to provide the community with employment and sustainability. �
Coober Pedy has over 70 opal fields and is the largest opal mining area
in the world
