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Area sqkm: 1075
Population: 1300000
Orientation:
Perth is situated on Australia's western coast, close to the southwestern tip of the country. The city centre is fairly compact, situated on a sweep of the Swan River. The river, which borders the city centre to the south and east, links Perth to its port, Fremantle. The western end of Perth rises to the pleasant Kings Park, which overlooks the city, then extends to cosmopolitan Subiaco. Further west, suburbs extend as far as Scarborough and Cottesloe beaches on the Indian Ocean. The railway line bounds the city centre on the northern side, with Northbridge immediately north of the line.
Perth's international and domestic airports are about 8km (5mi) east of the city, and 10km (6mi) apart. Buses and trains arrive at the Westrail Centre in East Perth.
Perth has a wide variety of accommodation catering for all tastes and price brackets. The main areas for budget accommodation are Northbridge, Fremantle and Scarborough, while hotels, motels and holiday flats of all standards are spread throughout the city. Northbridge and Fremantle are definitely the places to go for nightlife, especially on Friday night.
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