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
Staircase to the Moon phenomenon over Roebuck Bay, Broome
Cable Beach panorama, Broome, Western Australia
Tourists riding camels at Cable Beach in Broome at sunset
Gantheaume Point, c. 1910
Headstones in the Japanese cemetery
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Sun Theatre Broome
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A staff member feeds a crocodile at the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park
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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