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Canberra
Canberra has a population of over 350,000. It is the capital of Australia and has been since 1913 so is now in the process of planning for its centenary. It is situated at the north end of the Australian Capital Territory and is the 8th largest city in the country. Canberra is a planned city and did not just grow as people moved there. It did not grow as much as would have been hoped due to the depression and both World Wars. There are many buildings of great significance such as Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial and the Royal Military College. Finances are quite good in Canberra as there are many public servant jobs and low unemployment alongside a young population.
There are many buildings that tourists will be interested in visiting in Canberra such as the National Gallery, the National Museum and the National Library. There are plenty of houses where it is possible to find out how the Australians of old lived and many of these are open to the public including Blundells Cottage and Mugga-Mugga. Many of the bars and clubs have live entertainment and there is also the Albert Hall which opened in 1928 and is the city’s first performing arts venue.
In addition there are also festivals that celebrate the links Canberra has with other cities. One of the most popular is the Canberra Nara Candle Festival which is held each year to celebrate the city’s links with the Japanese city. Canberra is also referred to as “Bush Capital” as it has so many areas of greenery and well maintained parks.
Canberra is divided by Lake Burley griffin with the north side being the place to shop and the south having the governmental buildings. There are a number of suburbs that may be of interest to travelers especially Hall which is an historic village and Murrumbateman that offers a good selection of wines.
To get to the regions surrounding Canberra, it is best to drive. Companies such as Hertz and Thrifty offer a wide range of cars at various prices. The best way to do this is to book before you go and you can do this using the online site www.anycarhire.com where competitive prices and an equal or better choice of vehicles can be found.
