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Western
Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the
Australian continent. Australia's largest state and the second largest sub
national entity in the world, it has 2.2 million inhabitants (10% of the
national total), 85% of whom live in the south-west corner of the state.
Flanked by the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean and the Great Southern
Ocean, Western Australia is the country's largest state (about the size of
Western Europe).
Getting around Western Australia is easy, with a variety of good transport
options on offer.
In the south-west corner are some spectacular forests of giant jarrah and karri
trees, spectacular coastal scenery, surfing beaches and limestone caves, or the
Margaret River region - well known for its excellent wines.
Built
on the banks of the magnificent Swan River, blessed with sparkling beaches
and a sunny climate, Perth has a relaxed, easygoing lifestyle that makes a
superb city for the visitor. It's your friendly introduction to a holiday
that can be anything you want it to be.
Inland are the goldfields,
where gold is still mined, and rich farming land producing much of the
country's wheat.
To
the north are vast unspoiled beaches, coral reefs, ideal for scuba diving
and snorkelling and offering an opportunity to discover some friendly
wildlife like the dolphins at Monkey Mia or the giant whale shark - the
largest fish in the world.
In the far north-east is the
Kimberley region, an area of spectacular contrasts, from the coastal
pearling town of Broome to the rugged ranges and lush gorges of the East
Kimberley.
In spring, the state bursts out in a festival of colour as wildflowers start
to bloom.
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