| Capital: | Canberra |
| Products: | Computing, electronics, and communication systems |
Just the Facts
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The Australian government took land from the New South Wales to form this territory in 1911 as the place for the Australian National Capital. |
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Canberra is the capital for the entire country, and the center of government. It is similar to Washington, D. C. for the United States. |
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Canberra is the most heavily populated city in the Territory with a large urban population. |
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Much of the land is grassy woodlands with many eucalyptus trees. |
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The Territory is the home to the only two egg-laying mammals in the world, the platypus and echidna. |
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Marsupials such as possums and wombats live here including four different species of kangaroos and wallabies. |
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Almost a third of all the birds in Australia live in this Territory. There are more than 263 different bird species can be found here. |
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The Namadgi National Park covers 40 percent of the Territory's land. |
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Canberra is home to three major educational institutions including Australian National University, University of Canberra, and Canberra Institute of Technology. |
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Tourism is Canberra's biggest industry. More than 1 million people visit each year. The most popular places to visit are the Parliament House, War Memorial, and the National Gallery. |
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