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Facts about western Australia

(China Daily)
Updated: 2011-05-06 08:00

Area: The area of Western Australia is nearly 2.5 million square kilometers, which is more than a quarter of China's land area, and is 25 times the size of Zhejiang province.

Population: About 2.2 million people live in Western Australia, the majority of which reside in the capital, Perth.

Capital: The area of Perth is about 6,100 square kilometers, which is a little smaller than Shanghai, but the population of Perth is less than a tenth of Shanghai's.

Economy: Western Australia is the fastest developing state in terms of economy and the richest state in Australia. Western Australia boasts the highest GDP among the six Australian states.

Environment: Air in Western Australia is pure and clean. There are fine gardens and beautiful beaches.

Western Australia and China: China is the largest trade partner of Western Australia. Over the past few years President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao have visited the state.

About andrew vlahov

He is a well-known player who represented the Australian team for 12 years. He participated at four Olympic Games and three World Championships. He now owns his own basketball club and has a significant position in the Australia Basketball Association.

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