Western Australia: One-third of the continent, second-largest country subdivision globally.
Covering an area of more than 2.5 million sq km, WA is home to more than 2.67 million people. Despite being a huge-sized state, Western Australia’s population density is among the lowest in the world.
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WA flaunts the longest coastline among all Aussie states and territories, spanning over 12,000 km!
Before the Europeans arrived in the early 17th century, Western Australia was inhabited by indigenous communities for about 40,000 - 60,000 long years. It is home to about 66 indigenous language groups which account to almost 3.3% of the WA population.
Western Australia: Home to the world's oldest unbroken traditional Aboriginal art.
Formerly Boorloo, Perth is WA's capital and largest city. Known for isolation despite its population.
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Perth: The sunniest capital city with 8 hours of sunlight per day, all year round.
Just to get an idea of how widely it is spread, WA’s capital city is closer to Jakarta and Singapore than it is to Canberra or Sydney.
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Discover Western Australia's surprises: Hidden gems and tourist hotspots await!
Kings Park located in the heart of Perth is the largest inner city park in the world. The botanical garden of the park is sure to give you a spectacular view and displays over 3000 species of unique flora.
Western Australia is home to the Kalgoorlie mine, one of the largest producers of gold in the world. It also houses the Argyle mine, the largest single producer of diamonds in the world. WA is also the second largest producer of Iron ore.
Described as the world’s happiest animal, the Quokka is native to Rottnest Islands which is Western Australia's stunning offshore paradise.