Perth

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The name Perth derives from a Pictish word for wood or copse. Perth, Scotland is the administrative town of the region of Perth and Kinross. A number of other cities and towns around the world have been named after this Perth, the largest of which is Perth, Western Australia, the capital of Western Australia and the fourth-largest city in Australia. Political divisions, sporting teams and naval ships have also been named 'Perth' after these towns and cities.

Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Australia 1.2 Canada 1.3 Scotland 1.4 United States 2 Sport 3 Other

[edit] Geography

[edit] Australia

Places in Australia named Perth include:

• Perth, Western Australia
  • The City of Perth is the local government body responsible for administering the affairs of Perth, Western Australia.
  • The Electoral district of Perth is a seat in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly.
  • The Division of Perth is a seat in the Australian House of Representatives.
• Perth, Tasmania

[edit] Canada

Places in Canada named Perth include:

• Perth, Ontario, which is not located in Perth County.
• Perth County, Ontario
• Perth-Andover, New Brunswick

[edit] Scotland

Places in Scotland named Perth include:

• Perth, Scotland, the town that originated the name.
  • Perth (Scottish Parliament constituency) is a constituency of the Scottish Parliament.

[edit] United States

Places in the United States named Perth include:

• Perth, New York
• Perth, Towner County, North Dakota
• Perth Township, North Dakota
• Perth Amboy, New Jersey

[edit] Sport

Three sporting teams based in Perth, Western Australia are often referred to as Perth:

• Perth Football Club, an Australian rules football club.
• Perth Glory, a football (soccer) team.
• Perth Wildcats, a basketball team.

[edit] Other

• HMAS Perth has been the name of three ships of the Royal Australian Navy, named for Perth, Western Australia.
• A street has been named Perth Street in Hong Kong.
• In Herman Melville's Moby Dick, Perth is the name of the ship's blacksmith who helps forge Ahab's harpoon.