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Canberra - Wikipedia
Canberra (/ ˈ k æ n b ər ə / ⓘ KAN-bər-ə) is the capital city of Australia. Founded following the federation of the colonies of Australia as the seat of government for the new nation, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest Australian city overall.
Canberra | History, Map, Population, Climate, & Facts | Britannica
5 days ago · Canberra, federal capital of the Commonwealth of Australia. It occupies part of the Australian Capital Territory, in southern Australia, and is about 150 miles (240 km) southwest of Sydney. Canberra lies astride the Molonglo River, which is a tributary of the Murrumbidgee River.
Travel Guide to Canberra, ACT - Tourism Australia
2 days ago · The small-yet-mighty capital of Canberra is a city that punches far above its weight. Well-known museums and historical sites are just the beginning. Dig a little deeper to find bustling brewpubs, hidden gems, quiet nature and family-friendly attractions.
Australian Capital Territory - Wikipedia
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT), known as the Federal Capital Territory until 1938, is an internal territory of Australia. Canberra, the capital city of Australia, is situated within the territory, and is the territory's primate city.
16 Top-Rated Attractions & Places to Visit in Canberra
Dec 28, 2023 · Crammed with cultural treasures, Canberra, in the ACT (Australian Capital Territory), is the carefully crafted capital of Australia. It's no accident that the city lies between Sydney and Melbourne. The site of the capital was chosen as a compromise between these two rival cities in 1908.
Canberra, Australia - New World Encyclopedia
Canberra is the federal capital of the Commonwealth of Australia located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). With a population of approximately 350,000, it is Australia's largest inland city. Canberra began as an entirely purpose-built, planned city.
Australian Capital Territory Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Apr 24, 2023 · The mountainous region provides a dramatic backdrop for Canberra, the capital city of Australia, which is nestled in the Canberra Plain. The Canberra Plain forms the central part of the ACT and is characterized by undulating hills and broad valleys.
Canberra, Australia: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025 ...
Surrounded by nature parks, Canberra is best known for a vast collection of history and culture that provides a snapshot of the nation. Discover precincts housing, thriving local arts and foodie scenes, family friendly attractions, outdoor experiences and the acclaimed cool-climate wineries that dot the surrounding area.
Canberra Map - Australian Capital Territory, Australia - Mapcarta
Canberra was built to be the capital city of Australia, taking up all of Australian Capital Territory surrounded by the southeast of New South Wales. A planned city with national monuments, museums, and galleries all built around large man-made lakes.
Canberra | Canberra area | Australian Capital Territory
Canberra is an Urban CBD Location area within the local government area of Canberra in Australian Capital Territory, it is located approximately 0kms from the capital Canberra and extends over an area of 1.431 square kilometres.