WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Population:	1,936,900
Climate:	Mediterranean (S) to tropical (N)
Area:	2,525,500 km²
Map:	To be added

Western Australia comprises the entire western part of the continent. It is bounded on the north, west and south by the Indian Ocean. From big ancient forests in the South to vast dry deserts in the east, huge crashing swells in the west to big fat gold nuggets in the North, Western Australia is the land of adventure.

Western Australia is the largest state of the commonwealth, but only its southwest corner is fertile and substantially settled; the rest is arid and scarcely habitable.

The state boasts the stunning gorges and National Parks of the tropics, the wonderful beaches of Broome, the famous dolphins of Monkey Mia and spectacular inland wildflower shows.

The climate is tropical in the north and temperate in the southwest.

Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is situated on the Swan River, and has all the modern conveniences.