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Canberra 
Kaśka GlancCanberra, Australia
General
Canberra is located in the Australian Capital Territory. The city is about 280 kilometres from Sydney and 660 kilometres from Melbourne.
History
The Aboriginal word Kamberra means a meeting place. The city is located on the ancient lands if the indigenous Ngunnawal people. The European appeared in 1830s and the they chose the area for the federal capital in 1908. The Parliament House was opened 19 years later. Canberra?s unique look was planned and designed by Walter Burley Griffin an architect from Chicago. The city combines nature elements with urban lifestyle.
Violence & thefts
Canberra is not a dangerous place to visit. Be careful at the railway stations, airport etc.
Opening / Money
Banking hours: Monday to Thursday - 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Friday - 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Most branches have 24 hour automatic teller machines.
What to see and what to visit
Canberra offers a lot of things to see and visit:
1. Anzac Parade and Memorials of Anzac Parade
2. Australian Institute of Sport
3. Australian National Botanic Gardens (they have the finest collection of Australian flora there)
4. Cockington Green Gardens ? a fascinating collection of the miniature buildings from all parts of the UK.
5. National Capital Exhibition for anyone who is interested in the history of Canberra
6. National Gallery of Australia
7. National Library of Australia
8. National Museum of Australia - visitors get an exclusive chance to explore what it means to be Australian. It was awarded Best Major Tourist Attraction in 2005. The National Museum is devoted to the stories of Australia and Australians, exploring the most important issues, events and people that have influenced Australian nation. The museum offers the use of multi-media, live performances and guided tours. The Circa, a rotating cinema that introduces visitors to the Museums three main themes of Land, Nation and People, is very popular among tourists. Another must-see is a big three-dimensional map of Australia, visible from three floors, which shows the tracks of our explorers and settlers, and changing landscapes and boundaries.
9. National Zoo and Aquarium.
10. Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre.
Telephones:
Canberras area code is 02 if calling from within Australia or +61 2 from overseas.
The cost of a local call from a public phone is 50 cents.
1800 numbers are free call numbers when dialled from anywhere within Australia.
1300 numbers are costed at the local call rate when dialled from anywhere within Australia.
