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Travel destinations and attractions of Western Australia, a popular holiday destination for nationals and international travelers.

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Eddy Smith

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Travel destinations and attractions of Western Australia, a popular holiday destination for nationals and international travelers.

Western Australia Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Western Australia, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Western_Australia
Rough Guides - Western Australia Guides

Western Australia (WA) covers a third of the Australian continent, yet it has a population of just 2.3 million. Conscious of its isolation from the more populous eastern states - or indeed anywhere else - WA has a strong sense of its own identity and a population who are very proud to call this state their home
http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/australasia/australia/western-australia/
Western Australia, Australia - Lonely Planet

With its immense dimensions, meagre population and Perth's distinction as the world's most isolated capital city, Western Australia (WA)
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/western-australia
Western Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Western Australia is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Australia
Western Australia - Tourism Western Australia

The official home of travel and tourism information for Western Australia. Find everything you need to know to plan your Australian holiday. Tourism Western Australia - Australian Holiday Destinations, Travel & Tourism Information.
http://www.westernaustralia.com/us/Pages/Welcome_to_Western_Australia.aspx
Travel Discussion for Western Australia - TripAdvisor

Travel forums for Western Australia. Discuss Western Australia travel with TripAdvisor travelers
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g255101-i530-Western_Australia.html
Hotels in Western Australia - Wotif

Browse all destinations in Western Australia for great deals, no booking fees and flexible payment options.
https://www.wotif.com/Destinations-In-Western-Australia.d11212.Hotel-Destinations
Booking - Hotels in Western Australia

Big savings on hotels in Western Australia, Australia. Book online, pay at the hotel. Read hotel reviews and choose the best hotel deal for your stay.
http://www.booking.com/region/au/west-australia.html
Western Australia (WA) Holiday Travel & Tourism Guide

Restaurants, winery, bars, and attractions in the Western Australia area.
http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/wa/listings/
Best State of Western Australia, Australia Transportation on VirtualTourist

State of Western Australia Transportation: 71 tips on getting to and getting around State of Western Australia from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Western_Australia/Transportation-State_of_Western_Australia-TG-C-1.html
Food and Wine - Tourism Western Australia

Western Australia produces a profusion of fresh flavours, including world-class wines, seafood and truffles.
http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Things_to_See_and_Do/Food_and_Wine/Pages/Food_and_Wine.aspx
Western Australia Restaurants - AGFG Good Food and Travel Guide

Dine at one of 2052 Western Australia restaurants listed on the Australian Good Food & Travel Guide. Refine by cuisine or price. Featured restaurants highlight some of the best restaurants throughout Western Australia.
http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/wa/listings/restaurants-dining

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Western Australia
State
Flag Coat of arms
Nickname(s): The Wildflower State The Golden State
QLD NSW ACT WA NT SA VIC TAS Location of Western Australia in Australia 26°S 121°E / 26°S 121°E / -26; 121
Country	Australia
Before federation	Colony of Western Australia
Established as the Swan River Colony	2 May 1829
Responsible government	21 October 1890
Federation	1 January 1901
Capital and largest city	Perth
Administration	139 local government areas
Demonym(s)	Western/West Australian West Aussie Sandgroper (colloquial)
Government

• Monarch	Charles III
• Governor	Chris Dawson
• Premier	Roger Cook (Labor)

Legislature	Parliament of Western Australia
• Upper house	Legislative Council
• Lower house	Legislative Assembly
Judiciary	Supreme Court of Western Australia
Parliament of Australia
• Senate	12 senators (of 76)
• House of Representatives	15 seats (of 151)
Area
• Total	2,527,013^[1] km² (975,685 sq mi) (1st)
Highest elevation ( Mount Meharry)	1,249 m (4,098 ft)
Population
• June 2023 estimate	2,878,600^[2] (4th)
• Density	1.11/km² (2.9/sq mi) (7th)
GSP	2022 estimate
• Total	A$377.257B^[3] (4th)
• Per capita	A$135,320 (1st)
HDI (2021)	0.967^[4] very high · 2nd
Time zone	UTC+08:00 (AWST) UTC+08:45 (Eucla, Cocklebiddy, Madura, Mundrabilla; DST not observed)
Postal abbreviation	WA
ISO 3166 code	AU–WA
Symbols

Bird	Black swan (Cygnus atratus)
Fish	Whale shark (Rhincodon typus)
Flower	Red and green kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos manglesii)
Mammal	Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus)
Colour(s)	Black and gold
Fossil	Gogo fish (Mcnamaraspis kaprios)

Website	wa.gov.au

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Western Australia Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Western Australia, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Western_Australia
Rough Guides - Western Australia Guides

Western Australia (WA) covers a third of the Australian continent, yet it has a population of just 2.3 million. Conscious of its isolation from the more populous eastern states - or indeed anywhere else - WA has a strong sense of its own identity and a population who are very proud to call this state their home
http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/australasia/australia/western-australia/
Western Australia, Australia - Lonely Planet

With its immense dimensions, meagre population and Perth's distinction as the world's most isolated capital city, Western Australia (WA)
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/western-australia
Western Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Western Australia is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Australia
Western Australia - Tourism Western Australia

The official home of travel and tourism information for Western Australia. Find everything you need to know to plan your Australian holiday. Tourism Western Australia - Australian Holiday Destinations, Travel & Tourism Information.
http://www.westernaustralia.com/us/Pages/Welcome_to_Western_Australia.aspx
Travel Discussion for Western Australia - TripAdvisor

Travel forums for Western Australia. Discuss Western Australia travel with TripAdvisor travelers
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g255101-i530-Western_Australia.html
Hotels in Western Australia - Wotif

Browse all destinations in Western Australia for great deals, no booking fees and flexible payment options.
https://www.wotif.com/Destinations-In-Western-Australia.d11212.Hotel-Destinations
Booking - Hotels in Western Australia

Big savings on hotels in Western Australia, Australia. Book online, pay at the hotel. Read hotel reviews and choose the best hotel deal for your stay.
http://www.booking.com/region/au/west-australia.html
Western Australia (WA) Holiday Travel & Tourism Guide

Restaurants, winery, bars, and attractions in the Western Australia area.
http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/wa/listings/
Best State of Western Australia, Australia Transportation on VirtualTourist

State of Western Australia Transportation: 71 tips on getting to and getting around State of Western Australia from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Western_Australia/Transportation-State_of_Western_Australia-TG-C-1.html
Food and Wine - Tourism Western Australia

Western Australia produces a profusion of fresh flavours, including world-class wines, seafood and truffles.
http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Things_to_See_and_Do/Food_and_Wine/Pages/Food_and_Wine.aspx
Western Australia Restaurants - AGFG Good Food and Travel Guide

Dine at one of 2052 Western Australia restaurants listed on the Australian Good Food & Travel Guide. Refine by cuisine or price. Featured restaurants highlight some of the best restaurants throughout Western Australia.
http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/wa/listings/restaurants-dining

Western Australia
State
Flag Coat of arms
Nickname(s): The Wildflower State The Golden State
QLD NSW ACT WA NT SA VIC TAS Location of Western Australia in Australia 26°S 121°E / 26°S 121°E / -26; 121
Country	Australia
Before federation	Colony of Western Australia
Established as the Swan River Colony	2 May 1829
Responsible government	21 October 1890
Federation	1 January 1901
Capital and largest city	Perth
Administration	139 local government areas
Demonym(s)	Western/West Australian West Aussie Sandgroper (colloquial)
Government

• Monarch	Charles III
• Governor	Chris Dawson
• Premier	Roger Cook (Labor)

Legislature	Parliament of Western Australia
• Upper house	Legislative Council
• Lower house	Legislative Assembly
Judiciary	Supreme Court of Western Australia
Parliament of Australia
• Senate	12 senators (of 76)
• House of Representatives	15 seats (of 151)
Area
• Total	2,527,013^[1] km² (975,685 sq mi) (1st)
Highest elevation ( Mount Meharry)	1,249 m (4,098 ft)
Population
• June 2023 estimate	2,878,600^[2] (4th)
• Density	1.11/km² (2.9/sq mi) (7th)
GSP	2022 estimate
• Total	A$377.257B^[3] (4th)
• Per capita	A$135,320 (1st)
HDI (2021)	0.967^[4] very high · 2nd
Time zone	UTC+08:00 (AWST) UTC+08:45 (Eucla, Cocklebiddy, Madura, Mundrabilla; DST not observed)
Postal abbreviation	WA
ISO 3166 code	AU–WA
Symbols

Bird	Black swan (Cygnus atratus)
Fish	Whale shark (Rhincodon typus)
Flower	Red and green kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos manglesii)
Mammal	Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus)
Colour(s)	Black and gold
Fossil	Gogo fish (Mcnamaraspis kaprios)

Website	wa.gov.au

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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