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Western Australia
Western Australia is the largest state in Australia with its total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometers (976,790 square miles). The state’s main sources of income include extracting, processing, and exporting of minerals and petroleum commodities.
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Where was the first European settlement in Western Australia?
Edmund Lockyer was the one who led an expedition to formally claim Western Australia for Britain (It had been claimed as British possession in 1791, by George Vancouver). He established a military base at King Georges Sound which originally bore the name of Frederick's Town: it was later renamed Albany. Thus, Albany was the site of the first European settlement in Western Australia.
How many times will Britain fit inside Australia?
The area of Britain (consisting of England Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) is 94,526 square miles. The area of Texas is 268,820 square miles.
268820/94526=2.8438736432304339546791358991177.
Therfore, Britain will fit into Texas 2.84 times.
How many times can you fit great Britain in Australia?
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The U.K would fit into Australia at least 31 times
Why don't people live in western Australia?
There are a lot of open spaces and most people live within an hour or so of the beaches or rural areas. The air is relatively clean. The lifestyle is relaxed and many outdoor activities are possible. The social welfare system is good compared with many other western nations.
The word "aborigine" means a native race of any land. Aboriginal peoples are those who are indigenous to the area. American Indians are Aboriginal Americans. Most people, when they see the word, however, think of the aboriginal tribes of Australia. Australian aborigines have dark skin, similar to most Africans, but a small number have blond hair, similar to Caucasians.
When was western Australia established as a colony?
British occupation of King George's Sound, where Albany is located in Western Australia, began in 1826. At that time, the western third of Australia was still unclaimed by any country, despite being named "New Holland", and there were concerns that France would stake its claim, having already sent ships of exploration into the area. To prevent this, Governor Darling of New South Wales sent Major Edmund Lockyer, with troops and 23 convicts, to establish a settlement at King George Sound (now Albany), arriving there on Christmas Day, 25 December 1826.
What is monarchical government in simple words?
Ruled by a King
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The word 'Monarch' is from Latin extraction. It means 'one ruler' or one person in overall control. In this respect having a President could be considered Monarchial.
How far away from Perth is Christmas Island?
The distance from Perth to Christmas Island is 2,594 kilometres, or 1,612 miles. This is about 1,400 nautical miles.
Can you get back into Australia with outstanding debt?
Yes, judgment for a debt is a civil matter and does not affect a persons rights to travel or carry on with their life in a normal way. It can however affect the person's financial situation in several ways. As a wage garnishment or lien against real property owned by the debtor or seizure and liquidation of non-exempt property owned by the debtor or bank account levies.
Wave Rock is famous for its distinctive shape, which resembles a massive ocean wave about to crest. This natural granite formation in Western Australia is a popular tourist attraction due to its unique appearance and the opportunity it offers for visitors to climb and explore. Additionally, its Aboriginal cultural significance adds to its fame as a landmark.
What time is sunset in Broome Western Australia on April 2nd 2010?
On that date in 2010, the sun rose at 5:58 am
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia.
Perth is the capital of western Australia but it doesn't have its own capital.
What is the time in western Australia?
8:02 pm, but it might be a bit later by the time you read this.
Western Australia is in the timezone GMT + 8.
This means that at 1 o'clock (lunchtime) in London in the winter it is 9 o'clock (evening) in Perth.
Perth does not have daylight saving (summer time / winter time) so it is always 8 hours ahead of GMT.
However, London does, so at 1 pm in London in the summer, it is only 8 pm in Perth.
What is Mandurah's faunal emblem?
Mandurah is in Western Australia, and therefore has the same faunal emblems as the rest of Western Australia - the numbat and the black swan.
What are the physical characteristics of fremantle?
Fremantle lies on a series of limestone hills known by the Nyungar people as Booyeembara; the sandplain to the east is Gardoo.[2][3] The original vegetation of the area was mainly Xanthorrhoea and eucalyptus trees, which were traditionally fired annually by the Aboriginal people.
Fremantle is the end of the Fremantle railway line which runs from Perth to Fremantle, run by the Western Australia's Public Transport Authority. Major highways including Stirling Highway, Canning Highway and Leach Highway have Fremantle as their start point and/or terminus.
Fremantle has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. The regular sea breeze is known as the Fremantle Doctor, as it provides cooling relief from the summer heat.
So the physical charicteristics are: limestone hills, sandplains, eucalyptus trees and the Ocean. awoo werewolves of london
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How was the Swan River colony founded?
Perth was founded in 1829, and this is when it was called the Swan River settlement.
In 1829, Captain Charles Fremantle was sent to take formal possession of the remainder of New Holland which had not already been claimed for Britain under the territory of New South Wales. On 2 May 1829, Captain Fremantle raised the Union Jack on the south head of the Swan River, thereby claiming the territory for Britain.
On 1 June 1829, Western Australia's first civilian settlers, men, women and children, arrived in the Swan River Colony aboard the Parmelia.
The colony of Western Australia (known as the Swan River colony) was proclaimed on 8 June 1829, and two months later, Perth was also founded.
What is a kangaroo paw's habitat?
The Kangaroo Paw is a native Australian shrub which is found in southwestern Western Australia. It prefers a drier climate than that found in the east. Its habitat is sandy, well-drained soil in grassland and semi-arid areas.
What year was the Bungle Bungle range found?
The Bungle Bungle range, in the Purnululu National Park in far northwest Western Australia, was - remarkably - only really "discovered" in the mid 1980s.
The Aborigines knew about the range for thousands of years beforehand, but very few men had actually ventured into the area.
What happens if a person falls off the back of a Ute on private property in Western Australia?
It is illegal to be in the back of an ute in the first place, and you'll be charged with trespassing.
How did Rottnest Island get its name?
The name Rottnest Island is a derivation of the Dutch for "rat's nest". In 1697, Dutch sailor Willem de Vlamingh reached "New Holland", as it was then called. When he reached Rottnest Island, he saw the quokkas, small wallaby-like animals, and their grassy nests and tunnels. Believing the unusual creatures to be large rats, he named the island after them and their "nests" - Rottenest - now called Rottnest.
When was Australia's western coast mapped?
No single person mapped the entire west coast of Australia, so it was mapped over many years. The first person to land on Western Australia's coast was Dirk Hartog, in 1616. Between then and 1699, which was William Dampier's second expedition to western Australia, various sections were mapped.
Matthew Flinders filled in the gaps when he circumnavigated Australia in 1801-1802.
