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Perth Travel Guide

Perth is based around the Swan River on a flat coastal plain down from the Darling ranges. The many uncrowded beaches along the Perth coastline also help define the lifestyle; Perth is laid-back, quiet and safe which is a great feeling for every visitor.

About Perth

Perth covers an area of 2079.5 sq. miles (5386 sq. Km) and is estimated to have a population of 1.6 million people being the capital and largest city of Western Australia, and the fourth-largest city in Australia. It is one of the most isolated state capitals in the world.

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Swan Bells

A needlelike tower, wrapped in copper sails, was specially built to house a complete “ring” of 18 bells, 12 with centuries of history from London’s St. Martin-in-the-Fields (given to Perth for Australia’s Bi-Centenary), and the others specially cast. The tower stands out above Barrack Street Jetty on the Swan River, immediately below the city. It has had to be soundproofed to minimize disturbing people working nearby but, as a result, can hardly be heard away from the jetty.



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