The '''Australian Capital Territory''' (ACT) is the capital territory of the Commonwealth of [[Australia]] and its smallest self-governing internal territory. It is an inland enclave in [[New South Wales]], situated in bushland. It was created to be a neutral location for the Autralian National captial after discussions between [[Melbourne]] and [[Sydney]] could not determine which city should be the capital. The Territory is approximately 180 miles (280 kilometres) southwest of [[Sydney]], and 400 miles (650 kilometres) north-east of Melbourne. To avoid speculation on the land in the Territory, all land in the ACT is held on 99 year crown leases. | The '''Australian Capital Territory''' (ACT) is the capital territory of the Commonwealth of [[Australia]] and its smallest self-governing internal territory. It is an inland enclave in [[New South Wales]], situated in bushland. It was created to be a neutral location for the Autralian National captial after discussions between [[Melbourne]] and [[Sydney]] could not determine which city should be the capital. The Territory is approximately 180 miles (280 kilometres) southwest of [[Sydney]], and 400 miles (650 kilometres) north-east of Melbourne. To avoid speculation on the land in the Territory, all land in the ACT is held on 99 year crown leases. |