• Country: Australia
    • Language: English
    • Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
    • Population: 1,554,769 (June 2007) Australian Bureau of Statistics: Perth Population Data
    • Country Code: +61Current local time in Perth: Perth
    • Area Code: 08Current local time in Perth: Perth
    • Time Zone: AWST (UTC/GMT +8 hours)Current local time in Perth: Perth
    • Airport code: PER
    • Founded in 1829 by Captain James Stirling as part of the Swan River ColonyExperience Perth: History
    • Climate: Mediterranean climatePerth Tourist Centre Online: Perth Weather; 84.2°F (summer), 64.4°F (winter) Look at WA: About Perth

  • Perth, the capital of the Australian state of Western Australia, is the fourth largest city in Australia. It was founded in 1829 by Captain James Stirling to serve as the political center of Western Australia, which it continues to do to this day. Perth became known throughout the world as the “City of Light” because residents lit house lights and streetlights when John Glenn orbited the earth in 1962. Space.com: City of Light The act was repeated in 1998 when Glenn passed Perth in the Space Shuttle. Dovada: City of Light

  • Attractions

    1. AQWA (Aquarium of Western Australia): Housing Australia's largest walk-through aquarium, AQWA is home to sharks, rays, turtles and hundreds of tropical fish. Frommers: Aquarium
    2. Art Gallery of Western Australia: The Aboriginal art section at this museum is regarded as the best in all of Australia. Frommers: Art Gallery of Western Australia
    3. Cohunu Koala Park: Cuddle koalas and feed kangaroos, wallabies and emus at this park. Frommers: Cohunu Koala Park
    4. Perth Zoo: Many animals are on display in this zoo, which has become a world leader in the area of orangutans. Also on display are white rhinos, African painted dogs, kangaroos and koalas. Frommers: Perth Zoo
    5. Yanchep National Park: Along with the wildlife and woodlands, there are three presentations each day on the traditional Aboriginal culture. Frommers: Yanchep National Park
    6. Kings Park and Botanic Garden: Take a relaxing stroll through the park and the botanical gardens while admiring native plant species. Frommers: Kings Park and Botanical Garden

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