In 1962, the citizens of Perth turned all of the city’s lights on to acknowledge John Glen’s pass overhead in the Mercury spacecraft. This brought a nickname to Perth - the City of Lights. While this display offers an insight into the hospitality and comradeship of the population, Perth is much more. (continue...)
Perth in Western Australia is a laid-back, sun-bathed coastal gem perched on the edge of the world. It is the most isolated state capital in the world, but has a population of more than 1.5 million people. The city rests on the banks of the Swan River to the west of the Darling Range in southwest Australia. (continue...)
