Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, the western gateway to the rest of Australia, the Australian capital city closest to Europe, India and Africa, the sunniest, most isolated capital city in the world, and one of the world's best kept secrets.
Perth is located in the southwest corner of Australia. - latitude 3l.57 degrees South, longitude 115.51 degrees East. The population of Perth was 1.4 million Perth (the state total was 1.9 million) as at the 2001 census.
Perth enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with warm to hot summers and cool, wet winters. In summer, the afternoon sea breeze known as theFremantle Doctor offers relief to coastal towns.
Perth has all the essential ingredients for a great holiday - some of the country's best beaches, plenty of nightlife, bustling markets, inner city parks, outdoor dining and amazing marine adventures.
Most of Perth's population lives in suburbs spread out in all directions along the majestic Swan River and along coastal areas. Perth City Centre is located alongside the river, twenty kilometres inland from the Indian Ocean on the western coast of Australia. Many well preserved historic buildings give the city a kind of Old World charm.
Perth City has many attractions some of which are London Court, the Mint, the Bell Tower, River Cruises, one of the world's best Zoos, and King's Park, one of the favourite tourist destinations set high on Mt. Eliza with breath-taking views of the city and the Swan River. The Swan Valley Region, east of Perth, is steeped in history and one of Western Australia's oldest wine regions. The city enjoys many local parks and over fifty golf courses.
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