Western Australia


noun
  1. a state in W Australia. 975,920 sq. mi. (2,527,635 sq. km). Capital: Perth.

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Western Australia

noun
  1. a state of W Australia: mostly an arid undulating plateau, with the Great Sandy Desert, Gibson Desert, and Great Victoria Desert in the interior; settlement concentrated in the southwest; rich mineral resources. Capital: Perth. Pop: 1 969 046 (2003 est). Area: 2 527 636 sq km (975 920 sq miles)

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