AUSTRALIA –WEST WESTERN AUSTRALIA

 MAJOR PHYSIOGRAPHIC REGIONS

Desert landscape: Great Sandy desert in the north west, Gibson desert in the central part lying to the south of lake Disappointment and Great Victoria desert extending into South Australia.

HIGHLANDS AND MOUNTAINS.

DARLING RANGE.

·         Running in north-south direction in the south west of Western Australia.

·         Kimberley Plateau –lies to the north of Great Sandy Desert.

·         Mount Gold worthy, Mount Whaleback and Mount Tom Patrice: Major region of iron ore reserves in Western Australia.

CITIES OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

·         Situated on the swan river, 19 km from the sea.

·         Capital of Western Australia.

·         Manufacturing centre of from-steel, vehicles, machinery and textiles.

FREEMANTLE

·         Situated on the mouth of Swan River, largest port of Western Australia.

KALGOORLIE, COOLGARDIE.

·         These two cities are located in the southern region of western Australia.

·         One of the important centre of gold mining in the world.

PILBARA

·         Situated to the north-west of Western Australia.

·         Known for its iron ore reserves.