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Crossing the vast, treeless Nullarbor Plain, the Eyre Highway includes a 146-kilometer stretch known as the "90 Mile Straight." This remarkably flat and straight section of road is the longest of its kind globally, offering a unique driving experience.
Native to small islands off Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island, the quokka is a small marsupial famous for its seemingly perpetual "smile." Its friendly demeanor and photogenic nature have made it a popular subject for selfies.
Lake Hillier in Western Australia is famous for its vibrant bubblegum-pink hue, which is believed to be caused by the presence of Dunaliella salina microalgae and high salt concentrations. These organisms produce carotenoid pigments, creating the stunning coloration.
In 1932, the Australian military was deployed to combat a population of approximately 20,000 emus in Western Australia that were destroying crops. Despite machine guns, the emus proved too elusive, and the "Emu War" was largely unsuccessful.
