Western Australia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Western Australia, the largest state in Australia, borders the Indian and Southern Oceans. Established as the Swan River Colony in 1829 with Perth as its capital, it experienced growth during the 19th-century gold rushes. Its economy is driven by mining, particularly iron ore, and agriculture in the Wheatbelt region.
Statistics
Area
2,527,013.00 km²
Population
3,008,700