The Capital of Australia
Canberra is the capital of Australia since 1908. It is a city of great national significance, where all political decisions are made.
Don't expect Canberra to be like other capital cities of the world. It is a beautiful, green city with very large spaces, lots of parks and gardens.
But if you think you'll see the glass and steel skyscrapers, the modern facades that give the old heritage buildings a new life, the combination of tradition and innovation that are characteristic of most large Australian cities, you will be disappointed.
The capital of Australia is very different. It is not a city that grew naturally into a capital. It was planned and built just for this purpose.
Click on the headlines and links below to read more about the Australian capital.
Canberra info
Here is some info about the city and a short travel guide: where it is and how to get there.
Canberra History
Canberra's name is thought to come from an Aboriginal word. Indigenous Australians lived there long before Europeans discovered the area. The decision to build there the future capital city came at the beginning of the 20th century.
Political life and work took place in a provisional Parliament House for 61 years.
Canberra Map
Here is an interactive map that will help you see where the capital of Australia is. You will also be able to see where some of its attractions are.
Things to See in Canberra
Canberra attractions include political, cultural and recreational aspects.
The Parliament House on Capital Hill
Some of these cultural highlights are:
- The National Gallery of Australia;
- The National Portrait Gallery.
But there are just the cultural things to visit. There are many more leisure activities to enjoy the beauty of the capital city and its surroundings.
If you want to know more about various activities and Canberra tourism, here's how to spend a nice weekend, visiting the city and the lovely area around it.
Canberra Museums
Here is a list of some museums, their location and visiting hours and a summary of what you can see there.
Australian War Memorial
The Memorial is on the Anzac Parade. It is the world's largest war museum with collections of an estimated 4 million items.
And here is more about Canberra exhibitions.
You can enjoy many recreational activities in Canberra. One of these is the glorious flower rejuvenation festival.
Floriade Canberra
Floriade is one of the events that tempts flower lovers to visit Canberra. It happens every year in spring and floods the Commonwealth Park with colour and fragrance. Go visit, you will enjoy the stunning display.
Floriade Canberra
Things to Do in Canberra
Museums are great to visit when you are in the capital of Australia. You even have a garden museum with miniature houses, plants and various other constructions that are replicas of the real stuff.
Canberra Population
Here are some facts about the inhabitants of the Australian Capital Territories.
Canberra Jobs
The population in Canberra is highly skilled. See here where they work.
Canberra Weather
The temperate climate allows you to fully enjoy all the four seasons. So visit the capital of Australia at any time of the year and you'll have a lot to see and do there.
Continue reading here: Cheap Flights to Australia
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