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WesternAustralian Storefront

WesternAustralia
25-06-2004, 17:32
WesternAustralia Storefront

The Federation of Western Australia occupies the western third of the Australian Continent. Independent from the Australian commonwealth since the 1930’s WA has developed a dynamic powerhouse of an economy, particularly in the Information Technology sector. The nation also produces large amounts of agricultural goods and has a solid manufacturing base.

The population of over one and a half billion is well educated, compassionate, egalitarian and hard working. The socially-minded government juggles the demands of commerce, education socia equality and the environment. Crime is very low thanks to progressive social policies in education and welfare.

The capital City, Perth, Is located on the Swan coastal Plan and has immediate access to the major port of Fremantle, located at the mouth of the Swan River. Perth is the commercial hub of the nation and is located just north of the major industrial complex of Kwinana. An efficient road and rail network ensures the safe and time-effective transport of goods from the interior to major ports.

Agricultural Goods:
Canola: 125c/tonne
Cattle: 103c/kg
Cheese: 154c/kg
Corn: 145c/tonne
Lamb: 118c/kg
Saltwater fish: 255c/tonne
Soy: 152c/tonne
Pork: 172c/kg
Wheat: 102c/tonne
Wine: 341c/100L
Wool: 120c/bale

Mineral & Energy Goods:
Alumina/Bauxite: 123c/tonne
Coal: 148c/tonne
Copper: 182c/tonne
Industrial Diamonds: $304,000/stone
Gold: 267c/tonne
Iron Ore: 105c/tonne
Lead: 231c/tonne
Mineral Sands: 192c/tonne
Natural Gas: 273c/100L
Nickel: 321c/tonne
Silver: 207c/tonne
Tin: 194c/tone
Uranium: 201c/tonne
Zinc: 192c/tonne

Generic Manufactured Goods:
Aerospace parts: $15,000-$33,000,000
Aluminium: 276c/tonne
Audio & Visual units: $1,300-$78,000
Auto parts: $18,000-$1,340,000
Concrete: 167c/tonne
Farm Machine parts: $8,000-$1,284,000
Fertiliser: 319c/tonne
Fuel Oil: 371c/100L
IT Hardware parts: $800-$2,108,000
Machine Tools: $7,600-$1,471,000
Pharmaceutical parts: $961,000-$4,506,000
Ship Construction: $18,000-$18,901,740
Steel: 362c/tonne
Textiles: 443c/100m (square)

*Prices vary due to parts specific modifications. Please Tg for consultation.