"The Capital of Australia"Canberra is the capital of Australia since 1908. Here is some info about the city and a short travel guide - where it is and how to get there. 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. 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. Canberra HistoryCanberra'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. Click on the headline above to see why. Canberra MapHere is an interactive map that will help you see where Canberra is. You will also be able to see where some of its attractions are.Things to See in CanberraCanberra attractions include political, cultural and recreational aspects.
The Parliament House on Capital Hill Some of these cultural highlights are: 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. Click here for Canberra tourism and see how you could spend a nice weekend. Canberra MuseumsHere is a list of some museums, their location and visiting hours and a summary of what you can see there.Australian War MemorialThe 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 CanberraFloriade 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.  Canberra PopulationHere are some facts about the inhabitants of the Australian Capital Territories.Canberra JobsThe population in Canberra is highly skilled. See here where they work.Canberra WeatherCanberra temperate climate allows you to fully enjoy all the four seasons.Return from Capital of Australia to Start A New Life In Australia
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