Australia - Canberra

History

Canberra is the capital of Australia and has a rich and fascinating history. It is the eighth-largest city in Australia and the largest inland city in the country. Canberra is located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and is the only city in the ACT.

Geography

Canberra is the capital city of Australia, located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). It is situated at the northern end of the ACT, approximately 280 kilometres (174 miles) south-west of Sydney and 660 kilometres (410 miles) north-east of Melbourne. Canberra is the largest inland city in Australia and the eighth-largest city overall.

Things to do

• Visit the Australian War Memorial

• Explore the National Gallery of Australia

• Take a tour of Parliament House

• Visit the National Museum of Australia

• Explore the National Zoo and Aquarium

• Enjoy the views from Mount Ainslie

• Take a stroll around Lake Burley Griffin

• Visit the National Arboretum Canberra

• Explore the Australian National Botanic Gardens

• Visit the Questacon Science and Technology Centre

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