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About Canberra, Australia

Canberra 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 city overall.

  • Elevation: 577 m
  • Area: 814.2 km²
  • Weather: 24°C, Wind NW at 11 km/h, 15% Humidity
  • Population: 395,790 (2016) United Nations
  • Territory electorate(s): Brindabella; Ginninderra; Kurrajong; Murrumbidgee; Yerrabi
  • Colleges and Universities: The Australian National University

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra is a collection of portraits of prominent Australians who are important in their field of endeavour or whose life sets them apart as an individual of long-term public ...

 

National Dinosaur Museum

The National Dinosaur Museum is Australia's largest permanent display of prehistoric specimens, located in Gold Creek Village near Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, ...

 

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a 54.5 square kilometres protected area, on the fringe of Namadgi National Park. Tidbinbilla is a short drive from the capital city of Australia, Canberra, in the Australian Capital ...

 

Royal Australian Mint

Royal Australian Mint produces circulating coins in Australia. It also engages in the production of medals and awards, tokens, medallions, jewelry items, and investor products for domestic and international ...

 

Black Mountain

Black Mountain is a small mountain with an elevation of 812 metres AHD that is situated to the west of the Canberra central business district on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, in the Australian Capital ...

 

Mount Ainslie Lookout

For picture-perfect views of Canberra, you can’t go past a visit to Mount Ainslie. Walk, cycle or drive to the lookout and enjoy the impressive scenery, lovely at all times but a particular treat at sunrise and ...

 

Corin Forest Mountain Resort

Corin Forest Mountain Resort is a commercial ski field and tourist destination located in the Tidbinbilla Range, south west of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. Situated in a mountain ash forest near the ...

 

Manuka Oval

Manuka Oval is a sporting venue in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It is located in Griffith, in the area of that suburb known as Manuka. Manuka Oval has a seating capacity of 13,550 people and an overall capacity ...

 

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