Paraburdoo, Western Australia

Paraburdoo is a town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is in the middle of the desert, is about 1,536 kilometers (954 miles) north of Perth, and  above sea level. The name "Paraburdoo" comes from an Aboriginal word that means "white feathers."

 History 
Paraburdoo was built in the 1970s by a mining company. It was built to house the workers for a big iron ore mine nearby. The town and the mine are still very important for the company.

 Work and industry 
The main industry in Paraburdoo is mining. The town is a service center for the Paraburdoo iron ore mine, which is run by Rio Tinto. The mine is a big part of the town's economy.

 Population and climate  
About 1,400 people live in Paraburdoo. The weather is very hot in the summer, with temperatures often going over 40°C (104°F). The winters are mild and dry. Most of the rain happens during the summer months.

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