Where in the world is Canberra?

Canberra is the capital city of Australia. It is located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), a region in the southeastern part of the country. Canberra is situated on the Molonglo River at an elevation of approximately 1,835 feet (560 meters) above sea level. It is about 155 miles (250 kilometers) southwest of Sydney and 200 miles (320 kilometers) northeast of Melbourne, Australia's two largest cities. Canberra was specifically chosen and designated as the capital city of Australia in 1908, and its construction began in 1913. It was officially inaugurated as the national capital on May 9, 1913.