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Exploring Canberra

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Canberra is the capital of Australia and the country's largest inland city. Canberra is a city of broad streets, green parks and elegant buildings. The city was designed by architect Walter Burley Griffin whose design based on circles and axes was similar to streets of Washington, DC and Paris.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

In 1911, the Australian Government took possession of 2,357 square kilometers from New South Wales to form the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) as the site for the Australian national capital.

NATURAL WORLD

Commonwealth Park sits on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin. Nearby is the Australian National Botanical Gardens.

CULTURE

National Museum of Australia and National Gallery of Australia

CCAS is one of a national network of contemporary arts organizations with a diverse program of exhibitions, performances, artists’ talks and publications aims provide opportunities for artists to exhibit their work within a context of current national and international practice.

The Australian of the Year Walk shoreline on Lake Burley Griffin between the National Library of Australia and the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge is composed of 100 concrete pillars with, by year, an image and the name of the various categories of Australian of the Year Award. The pillars are in five groups of 20, with a staggered arrangement laterally along five metal dividers between six lines of dark paving stones.

Questacon is committed to the promotion, awareness and understanding of science and technology within the community.

MARKETS

The Old Bus Depot Market is held every Sunday at 27 Wentworth Avenue.

SPORT

Canberra hosts the Canberra Raiders and the Brumbies who play rugby league and rugby union respectively, and who have both been champions of their leagues. Both teams play their home games at Canberra Stadium

POLITICAL TOURISM

As the seat of the government of Australia, Canberra is the site of Parliament House, the High Court of Australia and numerous government departments and agencies.

b Old Parliament House

POP CULTURE

In Community Development through Tourism, author Sue Beeton writes: "Many Australians argue that Canberra has no 'soul' or sense of community and has difficulty attracting tourists, demonstrating the difficulties surrounding created communities."

HISTORY

After the Commonwealth Federation was created, the site of Canberra was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908. It was a compromise that created something new instead of choosing among Melbourne and Sydney.

NEARBY

Canberra is located near the Brindabella National Park, approximately 150 kilometers (93 miles) inland from Australia's east coast. The park has recreational opportunities for bushwalking, mountain biking,bird watching and nature study.


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TRANSPORTATION -- Canberra Airport (code: CBR)


REFERENCES

b Canberra Cycling Club
b Canberra Tourism

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b Canberra ACT
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b Current time in Canberra
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