A popular region for tourists, the Barossa Valley in the Southern part of Australia is a region filled with vineyards as far as the eye can see. Labeled as one of the major wine-producing regions in the world, the Barossa Valley gets its name derives from the famed Barossa Ranges. When Britain fought France, Colonel William Light named the region in memory of the Battle of Barossa. The three  towns that are situated in the city contain their own unique identity and are distinctly different in appeal. Tanunda is the town with the most German influence out of the three towns that are in the Barossa Valley. The center of commerce, Nuriootpa, has many fun and unique shops for travelers. Lastly, the town of Angaston has a rich history of English influence because of the settlers from Britain who migrated from the country to Australia, and started mining in the region. A scout to the Barossa Valley called the region the "cream" and encouraged European settlers to move to the Barossa Valley and to make the land perfect for farming and cultivation. The Barossa Valley today boasts of 20,000 people who mostly live in the three towns in the region. The beautiful green rolling hills, lush landscapes, and gem vineyards make the Barossa Valley home to some of the world's most famed wines, including the Shiraz wine crafted in the region and a famed wine called the Eden Valley Riesling.