It was considered that the capital should have its own port and consequently the Jervis Bay Territory was formed in when land was surrendered to the Commonwealth by New South Wales.
The marine areas of states and territories are referred to as coastal waters. This is a belt of water between the territorial sea baseline, which usually is the low water line along the coast of the states and the Northern Territory, and a line three nautical miles or 5.
Area of Australia - States and Territories. This reputation as a hotbed for innovation and business growth has led to the emergence of several support organisations such as the Canberra Innovation Network, Renewables Innovation Hub and Centre for Entrepreneurial Agri-Technology. In fact, more than 60 per cent of employment is with the private sector across more than 25, businesses.
Canberra is also a hub for students studying health and sports sciences. Canberra is a young city having only celebrated its centenary in With students making up approximately 25 per cent of the population, Canberra has a lower median age than many other Australian cities. Its youthful identity has seen Canberra blossom as a creative hub with first-rate cultural, social and gourmet experiences on offer.
Collectively they offer something to appeal to everyone — from dinosaurs to sculptures; animals to sport; and the ever changing line up of national and international blockbuster exhibitions. Canberrans are very active people who take advantage of the amazing recreational activities available and the days of sunshine each year. Hike or cycle around beautiful Lake Burley Griffin and stop in at the National Arboretum, home to 94 forests of rare, endangered and symbolic trees from around Australia and the world.
As a planned city Canberra has less congestion and boasts an average commute time by car of just 25 minutes. Many students choose to make use of over km of dedicated cycle ways or the discounted student fares available on buses and light rail. Canberra is also perfectly placed as a gateway to the surrounding region, just a short two hour drive from pristine beaches and beautiful snow-capped mountains, and three hours from Sydney. Share Facebook Twitter Print.
Explore my study options You can start your Australian education today, from wherever you are. Courses Institutions Scholarships. The two biggest cities of Australia are based on the historical record of competition between Sydney and Melbourne. When Australia came out of its own colony in and decided to unite under a federation roof, Sydney — Melbourne competition, the decision of where the federal capital of the country would come into the agenda.
One of the most important conditions of United Australia was that Sydney and Melbourne were on equal terms in this new formation. According to the decisions, the national capital would be a third place outside these two cities. A provisional provision has been put in place to establish the capital within the boundaries of the NSW State, but not to be closer than km to Sydney. They wanted the capital set up on a relatively cold place, believing that people will work better in cold weather.
After the verdict, in the search for a suitable place for the establishment of the capital began. Canberra become the capital in , and work began to establish the city. Moreover, they set up an international competition in to plan the city. American architect Walter Burley Griffin won the contest.
When the First World War began, the parliamentary building in Canberra was under construction. In , the government decided to build a temporary parliamentary building.
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