10 Facts you didn't know about Perth!!

1. Perth is the capital of the Australian state of Western Australia. It is the fourth most populated city in Australia, with an estimated population of 1.83 million living in the Perth metropolitan area. It is also the most isolated capital city in the world.


2. Perth experiences a 'Mediterranean' climate, with warm hot summers, and mild winters.  Perth is the world's sunniest capital city, averaging an annual eight hours of sun each day, 365 days per year.



3. Perth is also the capital city in the world with the most consistent wind, with the welcome breeze of the 'Fremantle Doctor' arriving to cool down beach goers between 12pm & 3pm virtually every day of the year.


4. The Area just North of Perth is the premier spot in the world for 'Sail Boarding' - Wind Surfing.
 

5. Perth has the largest inner city park in the world, Kings Park... yes, bigger even than New York's very own Central Park. It was also the first park to be designated for public use in Australia in 1872.


6. Perth is the only city in the world where aircraft can land in the central business district. 


7. Perth has the highest population per capita of self made millionaires in the world.

8. Western Australia is the richest plot of land in the world for natural mineral wealth. 


9. Perth was nominated by the original American astronauts as the 'City of Lights'... standing out as the brightest spot on planet Earth! 

 
10. The Festival of Perth held each February in Perth, is the oldest international multi-arts festival in the Southern hemisphere. 

Perth is also apparently the 'prettiest city in the world'... Well come & prove us wrong! ;)

Thanks to http://www.discoverwest.com.au/didyknow.html for the facts and Google Images for the photos