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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
subnational 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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