What is the capital city of Australia?

Canberra is the capital city of Australia, serving as the political and administrative center of the country. It was selected as the capital in 1908 as a compromise between rival cities Sydney and Melbourne, the two largest cities in Australia. The design of Canberra was influenced by the American city of Washington, D.C., with a layout that includes significant national institutions such as Parliament House, the High Court, and various national monuments.

This choice reflects not only the political significance of Canberra but also its role as the focal point for national governance, making it distinct from other major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, which, although populous and culturally significant, do not fulfill the role of capital.