WA Quick Facts
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| Size of Perth | 6100 sq km |
| Size of WA | 2.5 million sq km (1/3 of Australia) |
| Population of Perth | 1.8 million |
| Population of WA | 2.35 million (11% of Australia's population) |
| Main Language | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity |
| Currency | Australian Dollar ($AUD)Â 100 cents = 1 dollar |
| WA's main revenue earners | Mining, agriculture and tourism |
| Gross State Product (2011-12) | $99,065 (Product per capita) |
| Electricity | 240 volts |
| Driving | Left-hand side |
| Time zone | AWST (GMT +8) - Click here for local time in Perth (no daylight saving) |
| International telephone code | +61 (Australia), +618 (Perth) |
| Government | Constitutional monarchy with Governor General and Prime Minister |
| Established as Swan River Colony | 1829 |
| Became a state of Australia | 1901 |
| State Faunal (Bird) Emblem | Black Swan |
| State Floral Emblem | Red and Green Kangaroo Paw |
| State Faunal (Animal) Emblem | Numbat |
| State Fossil Emblem | Gogo Fish |
| State Colours | Gold and Black |
| State Slogan | State of Excitement |
| Most Popular sports | Australian Rules Football (AFL 'Footy'), Cricket, Soccer and Netball |
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