Perth, The Coast of Australia

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 | Travelling in Australia with

Perth is the capital of Western Australia. Located on the coast is washed by the Indian Ocean. Its population of over one and a half million inhabitants, became one of the most populated cities in the country. It has a very active business district, situated on the banks of the river that runs through the city, the Swan. The port where exports are gold, nickel and aluminum, runs from the time of founding of the city by the British settlers in 1829.

Following the practice of cities on the coast of Australia due to its proximity to the sea and the possibility of fleeing before a possible attack of the aborigines, the city was considered as such since 1856 by the British crown.

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A remarkable feature of the town is the village closest to the city of Adelaide. However, this is more than two thousand miles away, making Perth the city with over one million more isolated from the world. Geographically it is closer to Jakarta than Sydney. Although in its early population consisted of British settlers, there are now colonies of Croats, Germans, Dutch, Macedonian, Malay, Vietnamese, Indians and Italians.

Visitors will find many attractions in the city. In the port is always open-air markets, especially on weekends, with several cafes and places to eat. The area of the Swan River Valley is famous for its wine production, there are over 40 vineyards many of which are run by families of the original founding of the city. There is a ferry that takes in the port city and leading to Rottnest Island, an ideal destination for holidays, with excellent beaches and turquoise waters. The nightlife in the city is also very lively, with a variety of nightclubs, pubs and places to dine.

Perth is also home to four public universities and one private. The University of Western Australia, built in limestone, is also a tourist destination in the city. As for hotels, are Murrayshall House Hotel, four star hotel, with golf course, the Salutation Hotel, three stars, the New County Hotel, also three stars, or the Parklands Hotel, four star Built in 1840.


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