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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. | ||
| + | <br> The Capital of Australia, [[Canberra]] is located entirely with the ACT which makes up 99.7% of the Population. | ||
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Revision as of 14:01, June 29, 2007
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 Capital of Australia, Canberra is located entirely with the ACT which makes up 99.7% of the Population.