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Because it is in the midle of no where There is very litle light or air polution and very litle air trafic at night.
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Which observatory near Canberra was destroyed by bushfires in 2003?
Mt Stromlo observatory was destroyed in the January 2003 Canberra bushfires.To find more information about how much destruction Mt Stromlo experienced, together with its redevelopment, see the related weblink below.
When did Canberra start to be built?
Canberra is Australia's capital and largest inland city. Its location was chosen in 1908. Construction of the carefully planned city began in 1913.
What is the capital of austreliya?
The capital of Australia is Canberra. It is located in the Australian Capital Territory and serves as the political and administrative center of the country.
Has Canberra ever been destroyed how and when?
Canberra has never been "destroyed", but it has been badly damaged. The Canberra bushfires of 2003 caused severe damage to the outskirts of Canberra. Almost 70% of the Australian Capital Territory's pasture, forest and nature parks were severly damaged, and most of the renowned Mount Stromlo Observatory was destroyed. After burning for a week around the edges of the ACT, the fires entered the suburbs of canberra on 18 January 2003.
Why was greenwich England chosen as 0 degrees longitube?
Because that's where the (British) Royal Observatory was.
Why was the royal bluebell chosen as the emblem of Canberra?
The Royal Bluebell was picked as the floral emblem of Canberra, Australia, because of its natural occurrence in the region. It also had positive horticultural merit and design potential.
Who were the architects that were successful with the Canberra city design and why was it chosen over other designs?
Walter Burley Griffin an American architect designed Canberra except that they used ideas off the 2nd and 3rd place winners.
What year was the capital city of Australia assigned?
The location for Australia's capital city, Canberra, was chosen in 1908. The competition to design Canberra was won in 1911 by Walter Burley Griffin.The first survey peg marking the beginning of the development of the city of Canberra was driven in on 20 February 1913, and the city was actually named as Canberra at the laying of the foundation stones on 12 March 1913.
What is Canberra's motto?
Canberra does not have a motto.
What was chosen as the nation's first capital?
Canberra has always been Australia's capital. Prior to Canberra, Melbourne was the city where the Parliament met, simply because it was the only city in Australia with a building large enough to house the Parliament. There is a misconception that Melbourne was Australia's first capitaly city, but it never was.
What is the slogan of Canberra?
"Canberra the Nations Capital"
Canberra is the capital of?
Canberra is the capital of Australia.
