Western Australia
Population: 2,163,200 (June 2008)
Capital: Perth
Other major cities: Freemantle, Kalgoorlie, Banbury.
Area: Largest state in Australia. 2, 529, 875 square kilometres.
Incumbent Political Party: National/Liberal Coalition
Animal Emblem: Numbat
Floral Emblem: Red & Green Kangaroo Paw
Attractions: Wave Rock near Hyden, Margaret River wine and cave region, Surfing, Kalgoorlie goldfields.