Canberra. The capital of Australia

Canberra
Basic information
Heraldic symbolism
History reference
Geographical position
Climate
Population
Nature and flora
Animal world
Sights

Basic information
Canberra is the capital of the Commonwealth of Australia. Translated from the Aboriginal language, this word means "meeting place." Canberra is the largest city in Australia, located inland, not on the coast. Canberra is the capital of the Commonwealth. Translated from the Aboriginal language, this word means "place meeting. "Canberra is Australia's largest city, located inland rather than on the coast.

Heraldic symbolism
National flag of Canberra
Coat of arms of canberra

National flag of canberra
In the left third of the flag is the constellation of the Southern Cross on a blue background, the remaining two thirds is occupied by the coat of arms of Canberra on a dark yellow background, in the left third of the flag is the constellation of the Southern Cross on a blue background, the remaining two thirds is occupied by the coat of arms of Canberra on a dark yellow background.

Coat of arms of canberra
The motto "For the queen, the law and the people" is inscribed on the coat of arms of Canberra. Shield holders - black and white swans - symbolize the two races of the population of Australia - aborigines and Europeans. The motto "For the queen, law and people" is inscribed on the coat of arms of Canberra. swans symbolize the two races of the population of Australia - Aboriginal and European.

History reference
In 1908, the territory of present-day Canberra was chosen as the future capital of the Commonwealth of Australia, and in 1908, the territory of present-day Canberra was chosen as the future capital of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Sydney
Melbourne

Vegetable world
Natural vegetation is represented by various types of acacia, eucalyptus, pine, many tropical herbaceous plants. Natural vegetation is represented by various types of acacia, eucalyptus, pine, many tropical herbaceous plants.

Canberra nature
The rainforests of Australia come close to the city. As a result, tourists and residents of the city need very little time to get out into nature. Australia's famous beaches, Snowy Mountains and ski resort are just two hours' drive from Canberra. There are also more than 30 wineries operating here. The rainforests of Australia come close to the city. As a result, tourists and residents of the city need very little time to get out into nature. Australia's famous beaches, Snowy Mountains and ski resort are just two hours' drive from Canberra. There are also more than 30 wineries operating here.

Animal world
In the suburban areas of the capital, the wild dog dingo, opossum, is widespread.

Wobmat Bandicoot

Kangaroo Koala

Platypus Ant - eater