What is the capital city of Australia?

A. Sydney
B. Melbourne
C. Canberra
D. Perth
Correct Answer: C. Canberra
Explanation: Canberra is the officially designated capital city of Australia. It was founded in 1913 as a deliberate compromise site to resolve a long-standing rivalry between Australia's two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne.


### Important Facts:

  • Design: It is a completely planned city designed by American architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin.

  • Meaning: The name 'Canberra' is derived from a local Aboriginal term meaning 'meeting place'.

  • Status: It is the largest inland city in Australia but is not the most populous city.

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