Perth (Australia) - Geography, Sport, Other

31°58S 115°49E, pop (2000e) 1 263 000. State capital of Western Australia, near the mouth of the Swan R; the commercial, cultural, and transportation centre on the W coast; founded, 1829; city status, 1856; rapid development after the discovery of gold and the opening of Fremantle harbour (1897); fourth largest city in Australia; airport; railway; four universities (1911, 1975, 1987, 1990); two cathedrals; textiles, clothes, cement, furniture, motor vehicles, gold and diamond mining, agricultural trade; tourism; Western Australian Museum; Old Court House; the most isolated of Australia's state capitals (Adelaide is 2250 km/1400 mi away); scene of the British Empire and Commonwealth and Empire Games 1962.

A number of other cities and towns around the world have been named after this Perth, the largest of which is Perth, Western Australia, the capital of Western Australia and the fourth-largest city in Australia.

Geography

Australia

Places in Australia named Perth include:

Perth, Western Australia The City of Perth is the local government body responsible for administering the affairs of Perth, Western Australia. Perth, Tasmania

Canada

Places in Canada named Perth include:

Perth, Ontario, which is not located in Perth County. Perth County, Ontario Perth-Andover, New Brunswick

Scotland

Places in Scotland named Perth include:

Perth, Scotland, the town that originated the name.

United States

Places in the United States named Perth include:

Perth, New York Perth, Towner County, North Dakota Perth Township, North Dakota Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Sport

Three sporting teams based in Perth, Western Australia are often referred to as Perth:

Perth Football Club, an Australian rules football club.

Other

HMAS Perth has been the name of three ships of the Royal Australian Navy, named for Perth, Western Australia.