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 | The Australian Captial Territory is one of two Territories in Australia. It is situated in bushland within New South Wales and is relatively small when compared to other states and territories in Australia. It is a very small territory however, it has lots to offer. The largest city in the territory is Canberra, Australia’s capital city however, it also contains a number of charming smaller towns. |
Canberra
Canberra is the capital of Australia with a population of around 325,000 people. Canberra’s unique contrast of nature and urban living was planned in 1912 by master designer, Walter Burley Griffin, a Chicago architect who won an international design competition.
This amazing urban design gives to Canberra a feeling of order and freedom. Canberra is also the host of the Australian Federal Government and National Museums, Galleries and the main treasures of the nation. Canberra is also the site of Parliament House, the High Court of Australia and a significant number government departments and agencies. |  |
A few things to do and see in the Canberra:
| Visit Parliament House Visit the Australian War Memorial Visit the National Museum of Australia Visit the National Gallery of Australia The Floriade Festival (Flower Festival in September each year) Take a walk or bike ride around Lake Burley Griffin Go shopping at the Old Bus Depot Markets |
 | Canberra contains all the services and facilities that any international student requires. There are many restaurants, night clubs, cafes and shopping centres in town. It also has an international airport, and regular train and bus services to Sydney and Melbourne. Getting to Canberra and getting around is easy, especially once you know about the city’s planned layout and public transport options. The landscape around Canberra is made up of rugged plains, hills and mountains, as well as plenty of trees with the majority of the landscape being National Parks. |
Study in Canberra
There are 3 major universities in Canberra including the Australian National University (ANU), the University of Canberra (UC) and the Australian Catholic University.
The ANU has a strong research focus and is ranked among the best universities in the world.
Vocational education programs in Canberra are available through the multi-campus Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT).
Do not miss the opportunity to Study in Canberra!
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