Perth - Geographically Sound

Perth is often described as the most isolated capital city in the world, and many Perthlings will happily agree with that sentiment, but with the advancements in technology and the shortening of travel times, this is no longer the case.

Consider this, a commercial jet (Boeing 777 for example) has a cruising speed of around 900km/h, and flying times under 12 hours have proven to be widely commercially viable, given enough traffic flow, like Perth to Dubai route.

If we translate that distance into 'Places we can reach within a 12 hour flight from Perth', we'd be able to find not only the major Asian economies such as China, Japan and Singapore, but also the Middle Eastern economies such as Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

This geographical location along with the moderate climate is unmatched by other major cities in Australia. With the American economy on a major decline in the world market share, Perth as a city should be planning for the transition of the Chinese economy into a major world consumer as well as the rise of the Indian economy. With adequate infrastructure and targeted advertising, our advantageous location could easily serve as both a gateway to tourism and a harbour to the vast reserves of natural resources.