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Are Canberra and Sydney the only capital cities close to each other?
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The placement of Canberra was the result of a compromise between the two dominant cities of Australia, Sydney and Melbourne. It lies between the two, a little inland, but is closer to Sydney.
Given that Australia is such a vast continent, the capital cities are quite spread apart, particularly Perth and Darwin.
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In what region are most of Australia's Major cities located?
Each of Australia's states have a capital city, but for the most part there are no other major cities in the immediate area.Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne are fairly close together in the southeast region of Australia (but they are in different states).Hobart and Launceston are also fairly close together on Tasmania but neither are large in comparison with Sydney or Melbourne.In Tropical North Queensland, Cairns and Townsville are the major cities - but they could also be classified as large towns.
Why did Canberra become the capital city of Australia?
Melbourne and Sydney were both of the opinion that they were premier city of Australia and were not willing to cooperate with the other in setting up a capital in either city. So having nothing to loose but taxpayers money a new city was created in the middle of nowhere that no one would disagree with.
Which austrlian state is closest to Bali?
The Australian States and Territories are - Australian Capital Territory - National capital Canberra New South Wales - Capital is Sydney Northern Territory - Capital is Darwin Queensland - Capital is Brisbane South Australia - Capital is Adelaide Tasmania - Capital is Hobart Victoria - Capital is Melbourne Western Australia - Capital is Perth The nearest country to Australia is Papua New Guinea.
What capital city in South America has the same degrees south as SydneyAustralia?
Sydney, Australia is at 33.52 S latitude Santiago, Chile is at 33.27 S latitude Buenos Aires, Argentina is at 34.46 S latitudeSantiago, Chile is in at the same degrees south as Sydney, Australia. The coordinates are located at 33.27 degrees south.Buenos Aires, capital city of Argentina, is close to the same latitude as Sydney, capital of the state of New South Wales, Australia.
Why and how did Canberra become the capital of Australia?
Although Australia's two largest and wealthiest cities were Sydney and Melbourne, rivalry between them since before the goldrush days essentially prohibited either city from becoming the national capital. It was therefore decided that the nation's capital should be situated between the two cities. However, the capital could not be on the coast, as it was felt that this would render the nation's capital vulnerable to attack from enemy ships. Climate and setting were also important: the climatto could not be warm and tropical, as there were concerns this could lead to "torpor" for the country's top decision makers, and the setting needed to be elevated with a grand outlook, so surrounding mountains were desirable. Section 125 of the Constitution of Australia provided that: "The seat of Government of the Commonwealth shall be determined by the Parliament, and shall be within territory which shall have been granted to or acquired by the Commonwealth, and shall be vested in and belong to the Commonwealth, and shall be in the State of New South Wales, and be distant not less than one hundred miles from Sydney. Such territory shall contain an area of not less than one hundred square miles, and such portion thereof as shall consist of Crown lands shall be granted to the Commonwealth without any payment therefore. The Parliament shall sit at Melbourne until it meets at the seat of Government." Numerous locations were checked over by federal parliamentarians. They included Albury, Armidale, Bathurst, Bombala, Dalgety, Delegate, Goulburn, Lake George, Lyndhurst, Orange, Queanbeyan, Tumut, Wagga Wagga and Yass. Although the first preferred site was Dalgety, this was discounted as being too close to Melbourne and too far from Sydney. A location was chosen which was 248km from Sydney and 483km from Melbourne, within easy access of both cities. Farming land was taken up for this purpose. The first survey peg marking the beginning of the development of the city of Canberra was driven in on 20 February 1913. The foundation stone was laid on 12 March 1913. Lady Denman, wife of the Governor-General, then announced the name of the city as Canberra, believed to be a derivation of an Aboriginal word for 'meeting place'.
Sydney is on the bank of which river?
Sydney is close to the Hawkesbury
When did old parliament house open and close?
Old Parliament House opened in 1927 & closed in 1988. it is situated in the capital of Australia Canberra. Celia P, SA Madeline H, Tasmania
Is Shepparton Victoria Australia in Sydney?
No. Sydney is not in Victoria, but is e capital of New South Wales. Shepparton is a town almost 200 km northeast of Melbourne. it is reasonably close to the border of Victoria and New South Wales.
Which three capital cities sit on - or close to - the equator?
Here are 3 Capitals that sit virtually on the equatorSouth Tarawa- Capital of KiribatiLibreville- Capital of GabonKampala- Capital of Uganda
What other sites were considered for the Australian capital?
A variety of names had been suggested for Australia's capital, some tongue-in-cheek, such as Kangaremu, Australific and Meladneyperbane, which was a combination of the other state capital's names. Other possible choices were Olympus, Paradise, Captain Cook, Shakespeare, Eucalypta and Myola. The final choice of Canberra remained a secret until the laying of the foundation stones on 12 March 1913.
How long is a flight from London to Canberra?
Quickest non stop is close to 25 hours
Does Luna park sydney close when it rain?
No
