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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.
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The site of Canberra was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals
Sydney and Melbourne
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Unlike some other Australian cities, the road network, suburbs, parks and other elements of the city were
designed in context with each other
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Canberra is home to many national
monuments and institutions
Australian National Library Australian National University
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Parliament House is the meeting facility of the Parliament of Australia
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The National Museum preserves and interprets Australia's social history, exploring the key issues,
people and events that have shaped the nation.
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Australian Academy of Science
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Australian War Memorial
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Australian National Botanic Gardens
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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.
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National Gallery of Australia
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Captain James Cook Memorial