Geography

What Is the Capital of Australia? Most People Guess Wrong

What is the capital of Australia?

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What is the answer to 'What is the capital of Australia?'

The capital of Australia is Canberra. Sydney and Melbourne are larger and more famous, but neither is the capital.

Why isn't Sydney the capital of Australia?

Sydney and Melbourne were fierce rivals, so a brand-new city, Canberra, was built between them in 1913 as a compromise capital.

What is the largest city in Australia?

Sydney is Australia's largest city by population, which is why so many people mistake it for the capital. The capital is actually Canberra.