Australian Capital Territory
Namadgi National Park:
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Namadgi is an Aboriginal name for the Granite Mountains which are located 40km south-west of Canberra. The park consists of grassy plains, a snow gum forest and alpine meadows. Its fauna consists of kangaroos, wombats, wallabies, rosellas, magpies and ravens.
Black Mountain:
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Black Mountain is located close to the central district of Canberra. The Mountain mainly consists of white quartz Black Mountain Sandstone, and is covered in native bushland. It was originally named “Black Hill,” and is protected from development by the Canberra Nature Park.
Climate Graph:
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The coldest temperature is 0°C in July. The warmest temperature is 28°C in January. The most rainfall is in October. The least rain fall is in September. The average temperature is 13°C. The hours of sunshine are 4 hours in June and 9 hours in January. The climate is temperate.
Geographical Facts:
Population: 347, 800 people
Highest Mountain: Bimberi Peak 1,912 m
Largest City: Canberra 333,940 people
One Rural Centre: Goulburn 90km North-east from Canberra
Highest Mountain: Bimberi Peak 1,912 m
Largest City: Canberra 333,940 people
One Rural Centre: Goulburn 90km North-east from Canberra
Interesting Facts:
The Australian Capital Territory is the smallest territory by area 2,385 km².
The population density is 142 people per km2.
Eucalyptus forest is the major vegetation type.
Canberra was officially named on 12th March 1913.
The 'Federation Act of Australia' required that Australia's capital city be built on Commonwealth land
The population density is 142 people per km2.
Eucalyptus forest is the major vegetation type.
Canberra was officially named on 12th March 1913.
The 'Federation Act of Australia' required that Australia's capital city be built on Commonwealth land