What is the geography of Canberra, Australia?

Canberra is the national capital for Australia. The population is just under 400,000 and it is Australia's largest inland city. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory(ACT), 280 km (170 mi) south-west of Sydney and 660 km (410 mi) north-east of Melbourne. read more

Canberra (/ ˈ k æ n b ər ə / ( listen) KAN-bər-ə) is the capital city of Australia. With a population of 403,468, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. read more

In 1911, Australia's Northern Territory became a part of the Commonwealth (prior control was by South Australia). In 1911, Australia's Capital Territory (where Canberra is located today) was formally established, and in 1927, the seat of government was transferred from Melbourne to Canberra. read more