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About Perth, Australia

Perth, capital of Western Australia, sits where the Swan River meets the southwest coast. Sandy beaches line its suburbs, and the huge, riverside Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Mount Eliza offer sweeping views of the city. The Perth Cultural Centre houses the state ballet and opera companies, and occupies its own central precinct, including a theatre, library and the Art Gallery of Western Australia.

  • Area: 6,418 km²
  • Weather: 26°C, Wind SW at 21 km/h, 56% Humidity
  • Population: 1.985 million (2016) United Nations
  • State electorate(s): Perth (and 41 others)
  • Colleges and Universities: The University of Western Australia
  • Did you know: Perth is the fourth-most-populous metropolitan / urban area in Australia (2,059,484)

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