Canberra is the Canberra is the capital of capital of Australia. It Australia. It is a very is a very young city. young city. Its population Its population is about is about 310,000 310,000 people. people.
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Canberra is the Canberra is the capital of capital of Australia. It is a Australia. It is a very young city.very young city.
Its population is Its population is about 310,000 about 310,000 people.people.
The site of Canberra was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals
Sydney and Melbourne
Unlike some other Australian cities, the road network, suburbs, parks and other elements of the city were
designed in context with each other
Canberra is home to many national
monuments and institutions
Australian National Library Australian National University
Parliament House is the meeting facility of the Parliament of Australia
The National Museum preserves and interprets Australia's social history, exploring the key issues,
people and events that have shaped the nation.
Australian Academy of Science
Australian War Memorial
Australian National Botanic Gardens
The National Zoo and Aquarium has a wonderful display of both animals on land and sea. In the zoo you can see some of the world's most grand animals such as
lions, tigers and bears.
National Gallery of Australia
Captain James Cook Memorial
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