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Albany

Albany is a port city in the Great Southern region in the Australian state of Western Australia, 418 kilometres (260 mi) southeast of Perth, the state capital. The city centre is at the northern edge of Princess Royal Harbour, which is a part of King George Sound. The central business district is bounded by Mount Clarence to the east and Mount Melville to the west.

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Currency
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language
English
Language
English, Auslan, Australian English
Time zones
UTC+8
UTC+8
Power plugs
Type I
Power plugs
Type I · 230 V
Getting around
Drive on the left
Drive on the left
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Western Australia, Australia · Population: 31K · Calling code: +61

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