Broome, Western Australia
Broome (Yawuru: Rubibi) is a coastal resort town in the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia.
| Broome Rubibi Western Australia | |||||||||
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 Broome jetty | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 17°57′43″S 122°14′10″E / 17.96194°S 122.23611°ECoordinates: 17°57′43″S 122°14′10″E / 17.96194°S 122.23611°E | ||||||||
| Population | 14,660 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||
| Established | 1883[2] | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6725 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | ||||||||
| Time zone | AWST (UTC+08:00) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Broome | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kimberley | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Durack | ||||||||
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The main industries in Broome are fishing, pearling and tourism. It was also a significant place in World War II, after being attacked by the Japanese four times during the war.
Broome, Western Australia Media
Cable Beach panorama, Broome, Western Australia
Tourists riding camels at Cable Beach in Broome at sunset.
Gantheaume Point, circa 1910.
Headstones in the Japanese Cemetery
Sun Theatre Broome
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Broome". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ↑ The Daily News. Perth, WA. 29 November 1883. p. 3. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/78847335. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
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