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State Snapshot
  • Founded in 1826
  • Area 2.5 million square kilometres
  • Almost 33% of Australia's total area
  • Population 1.84 million
  • Capital City is Perth
    • Main industries
  • Tourism
  • mining
  • agriculture
WA Sky
The Western Australian Sky
Kangaroo Paw
WA Floral Emblem - Red & Green Kangaroo Paw
WA Avg. Rainfall 2003
Western Australia's Average Rainfall - 2003
WA Avg. Temperature 2003
Western Australia's Average Temperatures - 2003

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Western Australia State Summary

Discover the exciting holiday opportunities that await you in Western Australia. Clear blue skies, clean fresh air and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere will help make your visit all the more enjoyable.

There's plenty to see and do in the West. Be captivated by the mysterious Bungle Bungle formations in the Kimberley, explore ancient gorges in the Pilbara, meet wild dolphins at Monkey Mia, be spellbound by the colours and variety of up to 12,000 species of wildflowers in season, discover the romance and character of the Goldfields, take in the beauty of tall timbers and breathtaking scenery in the South West, and marvel at spectacular Wave Rock and the eerie Pinnacles.

In Perth you'll find everything to make your holiday complete - superb restaurants, beautiful beaches, cultural pursuits, world-class golf courses, a casino, river cruising, historic and cosmopolitan Fremantle, Swan Valley wineries and idyllic Rottnest Island.

Discover Western Australia today and have a holiday of an entirely different nature!

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