Western Australia
The biggest state in Australia is also one of its least populated. Western Australia covers mostly a third of the whole Australian continent in the western section. Western Australia touches the Northern Territory and South Australia. The state is the second biggest subnational territory globally, after Russia’s Sakha Republic. In fact, the size of Western Australia is double the size of the entire Western Europe.
Western Australia, despite its huge land area, is home to only 10% of the country’s overall population. Western Australia dwellers have been tagged as ‘sandgropers’. This is because in Perth, its capital city, can be found a special insect that is oddly groping on the abundant sand dunes.
Around Western Australia, there are just too many gorges, caves, forests, beaches, pristine reefs and ancient aboriginal rock-etched arts. These geographical features can make a tourist enthralled to Western Australia’s wonders for the longest time. Within the state, there are many tourist activities that can be facilitated. Sightseeing is one, as well as whale watching. Western Australia is a good and perfect haven for you to enjoy a holiday vacation with the rest of your family.
Looking at the climate prevailing in Western Australia can provide a great confusion. Because of the state’s massive land area, the climate and temperatures vary significantly. In fact, many travelers resort to dividing the state into three climate zones. The north portion of Western Australia has a tropical climate; the interior and the southeast portions are having desert-like climates and conditions.
Summers usually set from December to February. The north portion of Western Australia can get really wet during those months due to monsoon rains coming from the nearby Indian Ocean. Autumn is till hot, but winters can get really chilly, and at the same time relatively dry.
Agriculture and mining industries are the main revenue streamers in Western Australia. Currently, the very high demand for important minerals, specifically from China, is fueling the local economy in the state and in the city. About half of Western Australia’s exports are mining commodities. Retail and labor services also abound in the state.
The capital city of Western Australia is Perth. This great Western Australian city has its unique characteristics. Perth is touted as among the most isolated cities on the planet. That is because although it is situated in the Australian continent, it is very far from any neighboring cities. In fact, it is odd that Perth is closer to Jakarta, Indonesia and East Timor than it is close to the other important Australian capital cities of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Adelaide in South Australia is also very distant from it.
Come over to Western Australia and see how diverse the state can get. Tourists are always most welcome.
Western Australia sporting teams include: West Coast Eagles and The Fremantle Dockers (AFL), Western Warriors (Cricket), Perth Wildcats (Basketball), Perth Glory (Soccer), Western Force (Rugby Union), West Coast Fever (Netball).
Some of the many interesting things to do in Western Australia; dive with the world's largest fish - the whale shark or feed the dolphins at Monkey Mia.
Regions of interest in Western Australia include: Perth, Broome, Exmouth, Tom Price, Monkey Mia, Kalgoorlie, Margaret River, Albany, Esperance, Derby, Port Hedland, Coral Bay, Carnavon, Geraldton, Northam, Mt Barker, Fremantle, Joodalup, Armadale, Rockingham, Rottnest Island.
