Perth

ABOUT THIS REGION Perth is the capital and largest city of Western Australia. It is the fourth most populous city in Australia, with an estimated population of 1.9 million (as of 30 June 2012) living in Greater Perth. Part of the South West Land Division of Western Australia, the majority of the metropolitan area of Perth is located on the Swan Coastal Plain, a narrow strip between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Scarp, a low coastal escarpment. The first areas settled were on the Swan River, with the city's central business district and port (Fremantle) both located on its shores. Perth extends from Two Rocks in the north to Rockingham in the south, and east inland to The Lakes. Perth's growth and relative prosperity, especially since the mid-1960s, has resulted from its role as the main service centre for the state's resource industries, which extract gold, iron ore, nickel, alumina, diamonds, mineral sands, coal, oil, and natural gas. Perth receives moderate though highly seasonal rainfall, making it the fourth wettest Australian capital city after Darwin, Sydney and Brisbane. Summers are generally hot and dry, lasting from December to late March, with February generally being the hottest month of the year, while winters are relatively cool and wet, making Perth a classic example of a Mediterranean climate. The nearest city to Perth with a population of more than 100,000 is Adelaide, South Australia, which is 2,104 kilometres (1,307 mi) away. Tourism in Perth is an important part of the state's economy, with approximately 2.8 million domestic visitors and 0.7 million international visitors in the year ending March 2012. Tourist attractions are generally focused around the city centre, Fremantle, the coast, and the Swan River. In addition to the Perth Cultural Centre, there are a number of museums across the city. INDUSTRY RESOURCES Regional Tourism Website : Experience Perth Regional Tourism Website : Visit Perth City Regional Tourism Website : Tourism Western Australia Research and Statistics : Tourism Western Australia Corporate Website Local Council : City of Perth CREDITS Image Credit: https://pixabay.com/en/perth-western-australia-city-1368337/ Information Source : Wikipedia Regional Map : Copyright 2014 GoPanda Communications GoPanda