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Car Hire Canberra Canberra -Australia
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre
Australia lies between the Pacific and Indian oceans. Its capital Canberra, is in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) between New South Wales and Victoria. Australia is made up of six states and two territories. Each state and territory has its own parliament, flag and floral emblem. Australia became a federated nation after the union of the six colonies on 1 January 1901. Bound by one parliament, one constitution and one flag,
Canberra Australia's capital located in the south eastern part of the country. It is the largest inland city in Australia and lies 300 kilometres south west of Sydney and 650 kilometres north east of Melbourne. It is a small city by world standards, where modern national icons sit side by side with untouched areas brimming with wildlife. Fondly called the 'bush capital'. The vision for a garden city continues to influence Canberra's development with over half its area still reserved for parkland. From historical to cosmopolitan, each of the districts are distinctly different, but all are neighboured by areas of great natural beauty. The word Canberra comes from the name given to an early European settler's property "Canberry." That name, in turn derives from the Aboriginal word, "Kamberra," meaning, "meeting place"Ņapt for a city that became the nation's capital as a solution to the dispute between rivals Melbourne and Sydney.
Canberra provides accommodation equal to that of much larger cities. As Australia's capital and the seat of federal parliament, Canberra caters for all kinds of visitors from business, family holiday makers, international tourists and backpackers. You can choose from luxury or heritage hotels, serviced or self-catering apartments, motels and caravan parks to friendly bed and breakfast accommodation or guesthouses.
Situated at the centre of Canberra is Lake Burley Griffin which is eleven kilometres wide. why not hire a car and follow Tourist Drive 1 of many Tourist drive 1 takes you around the Parliamentary Triangle and major city attractions. Tourist Drives are well sign posted just follow the numbers on the brown road signs. Tourist Drive 2 takes you around Lake Burley Griffin also in Canberra why not visit the Australian National Botanic Gardens, Telstra Tower, the National Museum, the National Aquarium & Wildlife Park, Scrivener Dam, Government House and the Royal Australian Mint.
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