Canberra is the capital of Australia. It’s located in the Australian Capital Territory on the continent of Australia. With over 350,000 people, it’s the smallest continent capital of Australia.

The city was founded in 1908 as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne, which both fought to become the capital. After being suggested by then Australian Prime Minister Sir Edmund Barton, Queen Victoria chose the site for Canberra from among options presented by surveyor William Robert Miegunyah. Canberra is unusual because it replaces Sydney rather than grows around an existing city.

The Australian Capital Territory has almost no permanent population apart from the approximately 20,000 people who work there. As a result, each section of Canberra is very different depending on which government department or agency occupies the land.

Canberra means “meeting place” in the language of local Aboriginal people. It’s notable as one of the few Australian cities with no convict history and attracts many international tourists. The city landmark comprises numerous monuments, government buildings, and museums, including the Telstra Tower, Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia, National Museum of Australia, and the National Library.

The city is home to many species of native wildlife, including the kangaroo, echidna, and wombat. The only place you can reliably see all three in one place is at the Canberra Nature Park.

Canberra is a popular tourist destination and an essential part of many businesses. It’s home to the National Museum of Australia and numerous art galleries, cinemas, music venues, bars, and nightclubs. All these places contribute to Canberra being a major social center in the nation. It’s home to numerous festivals and sporting competitions, including the Australian Open, Summernats, the Canberra Show, and Folk Festival.

On Australia Day (26th of January), a parade runs through central Canberra in which over 100,000 people watch. It includes over 10,000 participants from hundreds of community groups representing local businesses, government departments, emergency services, schools, and local communities.

Canberra is home to the Australian War Memorial. It’s one of Australia’s biggest attractions and has numerous exhibits illustrating military history from across the nation and worldwide. There are more than 110,000 objects that date back as far as 35,000 years ago.