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68°F / 20°C
(Clear. Mild.)
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Canberra
State: Australian Capital Territory ( ACT )
Country: Australia
Canberra by the Numbers:
Population: 339,595
Elevation: 1873 feet
Average Annual Precipitation: 24.8 inches
Average January Temperature: 69 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 42 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: federal government, public administration, manufacturing, agriculture, education, tourism, IT
Electricity: 240 volts, 50Hz, angled three-pin plugs
Time Zone: GMT+10
Country Dialing Code: 61
Area Code: 2
Did You Know?
After a lengthy dispute over whether Sydney or Melbourne should be Australia's national capital, the final decision was to build a new capital between the two cities. Canberra replaced Melbourne as the capital of Australia in 1908.
Orientation:
Canberra is the capital of Australia and is located in the southeastern part of the country. It is the largest inland city in Australia and lies 300 kilometers southwest of Sydney and 650 kilometers northeast of Melbourne.
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