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Australian Capital Territory

Australian Capital Territory

Australian Territory
The Australian Capital Territory houses Canberra, Australia’s capital, built between Sydney and Melbourne in the early 20th century. The federal district’s forest, farmland and nature reserves earn Canberra its nickname, the "Bush Capital.” The...
Capital: Canberra
Population: 431,215 (Sep 2020)
Area: 910 mi²
Chief minister: Andrew Barr
Bird: Gang-gang cockatoo
Colour(s): Blue and gold
HDI (2021): 0.980; very high · 1st