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The Kimberley region of Western Australia is famous for its pearling industry, its diamonds, and its strong mining industry.
It is known for its hot weather and sparse population.
From a tourism point of view it's famous for the eco-tourist side of things. There are many beautiful and interesting gorges (river canyons), waterfalls and rock formations. In addition, the region near Broome is known for its Stairway to the Moon.This is a fascinating natural phenomenon which occurs only at full moon. It occurs when the full moon reflects off the exposed mudflats at extremely low tides, giving an optical illusion of a staircase reaching to the moon.
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What is the top of western Australia called?
The northern part of Western Australia is known as the Kimberley region.
Which state is the Geikie Gorge in?
Geikie Gorge is in Western Australia. It is located in the north of the state, in the Kimberley region.
Where is the argyle mine located?
The Argyle mine is located in the remote East Kimberley region of Western Australia.
What is the traditional name of the top end of Western Australia?
There are two. One is the Pilbara, in the northwestern region. The other is the Kimberley, in the northeast of the state.
What plateau is located at 17 degrees south and 127 degrees east?
That location is in the Kimberley Region which is one of the nine regions of Western Australia.
How did the Kimberley region in Australia get its name?
Australian explorer Alexander Forrest, who travelled through the Kimberley region in 1879, named the area after the Earl of Kimberley, who was Secretary of State for the Colonies at the time.
Are there any Earthworms native to Western Australia?
There are no Earthworms native to Western Australia. However, the Giant Gippsland Earthworm is native to Victoria, Australia. Australia has some 1,000 native species of earthworm so it is relatively impossible where most of them were originally native too.Correction:An estimated 90% of the earthworm species in the Kimberley region of Western Australia are endemic to this region alone, particuarly within the small patches of rainforest.
Much of Western Australia is made up of what landform?
According to the CSIRO, 47.6% of Western Australia is made up of plateaux, that is, plains, hills, ranges and coastal plains in the most western region of the state. 30.4% of Western Australia is made up of sandy desert, whilst the Kimberley Ranges make up 9.9% of the state.
What has the author Cathie Clement written?
Cathie Clement has written: 'A guide to printed sources for the history of the Kimberley Region of Western Australia' -- subject(s): Bibliography, History
What has the author R J Petheram written?
R. J. Petheram has written: 'Plants of the Kimberley region of Western Australia' -- subject(s): Botany, Identification, Range management, Range plants
What is western Australia's oldest town?
The oldest town in Western Australia is Albany. It is located in the 'South West' region and is famous for its whale watching, beaches and wartime history. Albany was founded in 1826, and the oldest continuous European settlement in Western Australia.
What is Australia's region that is mostly desert?
Western Australia.
