2. The site of Canberra was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne

3. Unlike some other Australian cities, the road network, suburbs, parks and other elements of the city were designed in context with each other

4. Canberra is home to many national monuments and institutions Australian National Library Australian National University

5. Parliament House is the meeting facility of the Parliament of Australia

6. The National Museum preserves and interprets Australia's social history, exploring the key issues, people and events that have shaped the nation.

7. Australian Academy of Science

8. Australian War Memorial

9. Australian National Botanic Gardens

10. The National Zoo and Aquarium has a wonderful display of both animals on land and sea. In the zoo you can see some of the world's most grand animals such as lions, tigers and bears.

11. National Gallery of Australia

12. Captain James Cook Memorial