Western Australia — State and Tourist Information
State Facts
- Location
- Western part of Australia.
- Area
- 2,529,880 sq km (976,787 sq miles).
- Time Zone
- GMT + 8 (Western Australia rejected daylight saving in its fourth referendum on the issue in 2009).
- Population
- 2.2 million (2009).
- Population Density
- 0.8 per sq km.
- Capital City
- Perth. Population: 1.7 million (2009).
Public Holidays
Western Australia observes all the Public Holidays observed nationwide (see the Australia Travel Guide) and, in addition, the Public Holidays listed for the January 2011-December 2012 period.
2011
7 Mar Labor Day
26 Apr *Special Public Holiday
6 Jun Foundation Day
28 Oct Queen’s Birthday Celebrations
2012
5 Mar Labor Day
4 Jun Foundation Day
1 Oct Queen’s Birthday Celebrations
* In 2011, both ANZAC Day and Easter Monday fall on Monday 25 April. A special public holiday will be proclaimed for Tuesday 26 April.
Contact Information
Tourism Western Australia in the UK
Australia House, Melbourne Place, Strand, London WC2B 4LG, UK
Tel: (020) 7438 4647.
Website: www.westernaustralia.com
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