Canberra was officially declared the capital of Australia on March 12, 1913. The city was purpose-built to serve as the nation's capital and was chosen as a compromise location between Sydney and Melbourne. The laying of the foundation stone for the Parliament House took place that same day, marking the beginning of its development.
Canberra does not have a motto.
Canberra is the capital of Australia.
"Canberra the Nations Capital"
12 k's from Canberra city to the airport.
Canberra was founded in 1913.
No. Canberra is the national capital of Australia.
Canberra is Australia's capital city.
Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
No, but Canberra is. Canberra is the capital of Australia.
No. Australians tend to refer to Canberra as "Canberra". The ACT is the territory which encompasses Canberra and its suburbs and districts, but when people are visiting Canberra or flying down for business, they never refer to the ACT, but rather, they refer to Canberra..
Canberra is the national capital of Australia.
Sydney is northeast of Canberra.