The first survey peg marking the beginning of the development of the city of Canberra was driven in on 20 February 1913, but the city did not yet have a name.
On 12 March 1913, Canberra was formally named at the laying of a foundation stone on Capital Hill. It was at this ceremony that 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'.
The capital of Australia is Canberra, and the capital of Canada is Ottawa.
Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
Canberra is the national capital of Australia.
Canberra is the capital of Australia.
Canberra is the national capital of Australia.
Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
Canberra is Australia's capital city.
Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
The capital of Australia is Canberra and the capital of Sweden is Stockholm.
Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
Vienna is the capital of Austria, Canberra is the capital of Australia.