Arguably the largest state in the world, Western Australia covers one-third of the Australian continent. Spanning over 2.5 million square kilometres (1 million square miles), Western Australia extends into different climatic zones simultaneously. When it is warm and dry in the north of the State, it is cool and wet in the south.

Bordered largely by desert to the east, Western Australia is bounded by 12,500 kilometres (7,814 miles) of the world's most pristine coastline to the west.

Western Australia is adored for its brilliant blue skies, warm sunny climate and white sandy beaches. It is a land blessed with some of the world's most precious natural phenomena including the dolphins of Monkey Mia, the 350 million year-old Bungle Bungle range and the towering Karri forests of the South West.

Essentially a primary producer, Western Australia has a wealth of natural resources including gold, iron ore, gas and minerals.

Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, is home to 1.38 million people and enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia. It features a broad cultural diversity, which is reflected in the way of life, incorporating a wide range of restaurants, events and the arts.

Sophisticated yet uncomplicated, the lifestyle in Western Australia is relaxed and friendly.

The city of Perth is a city proud of its beauty and environment. It has modern facilities and an advanced transport system that will make your choice to live and work in this city pleasant and memorable.

There are vineyards producing wine to rival all comers and, with 8000 species, more wildflowers than you'll find anywhere else on earth. It has the smallest church, the biggest casino and the narrowest pub in the Southern Hemisphere.

Since the first Dutch navigators set eyes on Western Australia's shores in the 17th century, more than 700 vessels have come to grief on the rocky coast. Nowadays these waters are better known as the arena for world-famous yacht races, such as the Whitbread Round-the-World Race and the America's Cup, or for some of the best game fishing in the country.

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