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When first established as a settlement, Perth was originally called the Swan River colony, named after the river upon which it was built. The location was given this name because of the numerous black swan noted by Dutch captain Willem de Vlamingh when he arrived during the early 1600s.
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What two countries have a town called Perth in?
Perth, Scotland Perth, Ontario Canada Perth Amboy NJ USA Perth, Australia
Is the continent of Australia Perth?
No, Perth is a city in Australia.
What is the name of the airport in Perth Australia?
The airport in Perth is very origionally named and is called "Perth Airport"
How did the city of Perth Australia get its name?
It was not named after anybody. Captain James Stirling, from Lanarkshire, brought the first settlers to officially settle in Perth and established a new colony. Perth was originally called The Swan River Colony, then changed to Perth after the Scottish city of the same name, at a later date by Capt James Stirling who became governor of Australia.
Which state is Perth in?
Perth is located in the south west of Australia between the Indian Ocean and a low coastal escarpment called the Darling Range. It's central business district and suburbs are situated on the Swan River.The coordinates for Perth are.31°57′8″S 115°51′32″E / 31.95222°S 115.85889°E
In Australia what was the sport of harness racing originally called?
In Australia harness racing was originally called Trotting.
Is Perth in Australia a province?
No. Perth is the capital city of Western Australia.
What is the capital city of Australia's most western state?
Australia's westernmost state is Western Australia.
Distance of Coventry to Perth?
Perth, Scotland or Perth Australia?
How much are ferrets in Perth?
Perth, Australia? yes you can own a ferret in Perth. but you just can't have them imported to Australia. There are two cities for Perth - Australia and Scotland UK
Is Perth in Asia?
No. Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. Australia is not in Asia. The city was named after Perth in Scotland.
In Australia what territory is Perth in?
Perth is not in a territory. It is the capital city of the state of Western Australia. The states are quite different to the territories.
