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The
ACT is a small pocket of land centred on Canberra, which is the capital
city of Australia. It is completely enclosed by NSW, but operated as a
politically independent territory by the Federal (National) Government.
It was set aside in 1901 as an area "half way between Sydney and
Melbourne" to be the Nation’s capital.
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Summers
are hot (30+ degrees centigrade) for weeks on end with low humidity. Winters
can be cold (below 10 degrees centigrade) with rain and fog and frosts.
While it doesn’t snow in Canberra, the Australian snowfields are only
a couple of hours drive away to the south.
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An
area of just over 2,000 square kilometres comprising rolling
plains, grasslands and tree-covered reserves. There is little
farming in the area, but some forestry and tree-covered nature
reserves.
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Attractions |
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Canberra
is a "totally planned" city and the National Planning Centre
on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and in the city centre must be a
first ‘port of call’ when visiting Canberra. Other major attractions include
Parliament House, the War Memorial, Telstra Tower, Questacon, The Art
Gallery and a drive past the numerous embassies.
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What
To Take & What To Wear
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Dress
for the season. Comfortable casual clothes are permitted at all venues.
More dressy clothes should be worn to Parliament House and when dining
out.
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