Canberra is the Canberra is the capital of capital of Australia. It is a Australia. It is a very young city.very young city.

Its population is Its population is about 310,000 about 310,000 people.people.

The site of Canberra was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals

Sydney and Melbourne

Unlike some other Australian cities, the road network, suburbs, parks and other elements of the city were

designed in context with each other

Canberra is home to many national

monuments and institutions

Australian National Library Australian National University

Parliament House is the meeting facility of the Parliament of Australia

The National Museum preserves and interprets Australia's social history, exploring the key issues,

people and events that have shaped the nation.

Australian Academy of Science

Australian War Memorial

Australian National Botanic Gardens

The National Zoo and Aquarium has a wonderful display of both animals on land and sea. In the zoo you can see some of the world's most grand animals such as

lions, tigers and bears.

National Gallery of Australia

Captain James Cook Memorial