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Canberra Travel Guide

Canberra is a highly planned city built on the shores of an artificial lake. Populated at first largely by politicians and public servants, it has taken several decades to develop its own identity and culture.The city became a viable destination for the traveller.

About Canberra

Canberra covers an area of 311 sq. miles (805.6 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 350,000 people being the capital city of the Commonwealth of Australia and the largest inland city. Canberra is the site of the australian Parliament House.

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National Dinosaur Museum

m3.jpgYou will not be able to drag the kids away from this place. Look into the bone crushing jaws of a creature over 180 million years old, build your own dinosaur and find out who ate who. See fossils of ancient fish and plants that existed over 500 million years ago. Creative and lively exhibits are accompanied by easy-to-read informational panels and are a joy for young and old alike. Do not forget to visit the Museum Shop where you can find entertaining puzzles, unusual gifts, or even start your own fossil collection.



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