Western Australia is Australia's largest State, covering an area of 2,527,662 sq km. It contains 32.9 per cent of the continent and has a coastline of over 7000km. It spans 2410km from North to South and 1615km East to West. The most populated region is the south west corner, containing the most fertile land. This region is known for it's Large Karri forrests, wildflowers and wildlife. At the bottom of WA is the town of Albany. A former whaling station and also the site of the first white settlement in WA in 1826.
The States Capitol is Perth. Perth is a picture perfect city. Clean neat and tidy, locals are proud of the city's standing in Australia. Perth retains a mediterranean climate, and summer tempreatures often reach the forty degree celsius mark. The North of the state is a really sparse place. With distances between towns stretching to over 400km in some places, with little rainfall northern Western Australia can be an unforgiving place. However the most spectacular scenic area of the North may be the Kimberly Region. Wild river gorges, crocodiles and fishing you just won't believe.
Maps of Western Australia
Location of Western Australia
Elevation Map of Australia
Map of WA Coastal Towns
Various Scenic views of Western Australia
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