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Australian Capital Territory and Canberra

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is a self-governing internal territory in New South Wales, Australia. Its capital is Canberra where the Parliament House, the High Court, and several government agencies are located.

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Where in the world is Canberra?

in the country of austalia and the continent of australia

The southeast tip of Australia.

What does the word pulmonary mean?

Pulmonary-- Refers to the lungs and the breathing system and function.

What is the canberra relative location?

The longitude and latitude of Canberra, Australia is 35 degrees south and 149 degrees east. Canberra is the capital of Australia.

What are lobbyists required to disclose by federal law?

The 1946 Regulation of Lobbying Act in the United States requires lobbyists to file reports identifying themselves, their clients, and individuals lobbied, as well as detailing contributions received and expenditures made.

Is Vienna the capital of Australia?

Vienna is the capital of Austria, Canberra is the capital of Australia.

Where on earth is Questacon located?

Questacon is Australia's "National Science and Technology Centre". It's address is King Edwards Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600. This is in a region of the Australian capital Canberra. Searching Google for Questacon will bring up a map to help you locate it.

What are the laws on a 13 year old getting a job in Canberra?

It depends on the type of job. If you want to babysit, dog walk, or visit seniors or something, there shouldn't be any big laws. if you want to work in Target as a cashier, etc, then there will be laws againist that.

What to see between Canberra and Sydney?

There are several sites to see between Canberra and Sydney. These include the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk, and Mt. Annan Botanical gardens. One can also see the antique shops at Bowral and Mittagong, and the Don Bradman museum.

Did Captain Hook discover Australia?

No. Captain Hook is a fictitious character from the book Peter Pan.Nor did Captain Cook discover Australia. To begin with James Cook was a Lieutenant, not a captain, when he charted the eastern coast of Austalia and claimed it for Great Britain. He did not discover Australia, as that honour goes to Dutch trader Willem Jansz in 1606.

What two states are territories states and what year did they become territories states?

The two mainland Australian territories are the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory, both of which became territories in 1911.

What will be time in canberra when it is noon in london?

When it is 12:00 in London, in Canberra it is...

  • 23:00 EDT... from the last Sun. of Oct. until the last Sun. of Mar.
  • 22:00 EDT... from the last Sun. of Mar. until the 1st Sun. of Apr.
  • 21:00 EST... from the 1st Sun. of Apr. until the 1st Sun. of Oct.
  • 22:00 EDT... from the 1st Sun. of Oct. until the last Sun. of Oct.

Who was the founder of Canberra Times?

The founder of the Canberra Times newspaper was Arthur Shakespeare. It was founded in 1926 in Canberra, Australia and was the second paper to be printed in the city at that time.

How much land was burnt in the Canberra bushfire?

The Australian Capital Territory, where the Canberra bushfires occurred, covers 2,359 square kilometres. During the bushfires of January 2003, almost 70% of the ACT's pasture land, forests and nature parks were burnt. That works out to 1,651 square kilometres. This does not include the 500 homes destroyed.

How old is Canberra?

The area where Canberra now stands was first settled in the early 1800s under the name "Limestone Plains". The modern city of Canberra was founded in 1913, but the Federal Parliament did not sit there until 1927.

How far is Cairns from Canberra in kilometers?

The road distance between Cairns and Canberra is 2543 kilometres. It is about a 30-hour journey, so is best travelled over four days.