Western Australia

Geographical location:

  • Area: 2.645.615 km2
  • Western Australia (Western Australia) is located to the west and occupies one-third of the area of Australia. It is the largest state in Australia with the capital city of Perth.
  • The state of Western Australia borders South Australia to the southeast, the Northern Territory to the northeast, the Gulf of Australia and the Southern Ocean to the south, and the Indian Ocean to the north and west. Formed over billions of years, Western Australia is one of the most ancient lands on the planet.

Population and language:

  • Population, 2020: 2,667 million people. Most of the population lives in the Perth area, which is also home to a large number of Vietnamese communities. The rest of the state is relatively sparsely inhabited.
  • Western Australia has a large population where English is the primary language. In addition, Chinese and Indian languages are also spoken by a large part of the people in this state.

Climate:

  • Western Australia has a Mediterranean climate (a type of climate with a pronounced dry season). In autumn – winter, the weather is not very cold and there is a lot of rain (mostly showers). Summer is less rainy, hot and dry.
  • Western Australia is famous for its long sunny days, clear blue skies, and brilliant beaches. Western Australia’s diversity of landscapes and climates – from tropical in the north to temperate in the south – is a wonderful experience not to be missed.

Education:

  • The education system in Western Australia is world-class in quality and value. There are five universities and more than 1,000 schools and colleges in Western Australia, attracting more than 20,000 foreign students each year.
  • The education system in Western Australia includes public and private schools with a wide range of majors. In addition, some schools offer special programs such as music, sports, English, and vocational training.
  • Instructors are industry experts who will convey a highly practical State approach to education, ensuring that learners are trained in relevant skills to meet conditions in an ever-changing world. stop moving.

Economy:

  • In recent years, the importance of tourism in Western Australia’s economy has increased, with significant arrivals from the UK and Ireland, European countries, Singapore, Japan, and Malaysia. Tourism income is a strong economic driver in many small population centers outside of Perth, particularly in coastal locations.
  • Although the population is only 11% of Australia, Western Australia’s overseas exports account for 41% of the country. The state’s main exports are iron ore, alumina, nickel, gold, wheat, wool, sheep and live cattle, crude oil, and liquefied petroleum gas.
  • In addition, Western Australia has a substantial fisheries sector, with products for domestic and export demand including lobster, shrimp, crab, shark, and tuna, as well as a pearl trade in the Kimberley area.
  • Western Australian agricultural products make a major contribution to the state and national economy. Wheat production in the state accounts for almost half of the total national production and about half of Australia’s live cattle exports come from Western Australia.