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West Kimberley is part of the Kimberley region within Western Australia, a significant portion of which is heritage-listed for its cultural landscape. It is an area with a wide array of fauna and flora. It connects to a long history of Indigenous Australian culture, language and knowledge. There are 127 Indigenous communities in the West Kimberley, with a further 36 communities within the Fitzroy River Valley sub region.[1] The 420,000 square kilometre region was added to the Australian National Heritage List on 31 August 2011. The National Heritage listing of the West Kimberley recognises the natural, historic and Indigenous stories of the region that contribute to history of the nation.[2]
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West Kimberley | |
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Location | Western Australia, Australia |
Coordinates | 16.1707°S 125.7250°E / -16.1707; 125.7250 |
Official name | The West Kimberley |
Type | Listed place (Natural) |
Designated | 31 August 2011 |
Reference no. | 106063 |
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