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Canberra is the national capital of Australia and the meeting place of the federal parliament. In which territory is this capital city located, and what is its primary geographic relationship with the Australian states?

  1. It is located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), which is an inland territory entirely surrounded by New South Wales.Answer
  2. B
    It is located in the Northern Territory, which is a large region spanning the central and northern parts of the continent.
  3. C
    It is located in the state of Victoria, which is a coastal state situated in the south-eastern corner of the mainland.

Answer

The correct answer is that Canberra is located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), which is an inland territory entirely surrounded by the state of New South Wales.
The correct answer accurately identifies that Canberra is in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and correctly describes its unique geographic status as an inland territory that is completely enclosed by the state of New South Wales. This location was chosen as a compromise between the competing interests of Sydney and Melbourne during the Federation process.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the national capital city of Australia.
The national capital city is Canberra.
The question asks for the location of the national capital.
2
Determine which territory was specifically established to house the national capital.
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) was created for this purpose.
Canberra is the only major city within the ACT and serves as the seat of government.
3
Analyze the geographic location of the ACT relative to other states.
The ACT is an inland territory located within the borders of New South Wales, between Sydney and Melbourne.
This geographic arrangement was part of the compromise to place the capital in New South Wales while remaining separate from its administration.

Key Concept

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is the home of Canberra, the national capital, and exists as an inland enclave within New South Wales.

Hints

1
Think about the specific territory created to host Australia's federal government and parliament.
2
Remember that the capital was placed in New South Wales as a compromise, but it is not part of the state government's jurisdiction.
3
The national capital city is Canberra, and its territory is a small area located entirely inside the borders of New South Wales.

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Review the reasons why the ACT was established and its location relative to Sydney and Melbourne.
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