Name Changed for World’s Biggest Sand Island After Pressure from Indigenous Groups

Name Changed for World’s Biggest Sand Island After Pressure from Indigenous Groups
K'gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, November 30, 2020. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
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The world’s largest sand island and the popular tourist destination Fraser Island off the southern-east coast of Queensland, Australia, has reverted to its Indigenous name, K’gari.

The title change comes following a long campaign by Indigenous groups, who argued naming the island Fraser was a “disrespect” to their people.

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