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The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is by far the smallest of Australia's eight states and territories. It was created early in the 20th century as a neutral region to house Australia's national capital, Canberra. The site was chosen from several candidates roughly equidistant between Melbourne and Sydney, the country's two largest cities. ACT is wholly surrounded by the state of New South Wales. It has a population of about 325,000 people.
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Cities
- Canberra -- the main city, national capital and the territory's raison-être
- Williamsdale
- Naas
- Tharwa
- Hall
- Tidbinbilla
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Understand
The ACT is infamous as the only part of Australia where hardcore pornography is legal. As the popular saying has it, "the only things to come out of the ACT are porn and politics."
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The major tourist attractions in Canberra are:
- Parliament House
- The Australian War Memorial
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Questacon
In addition, there are several attractions outside Canberra:
- Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Paddys River Road, Tidbinbilla. ph 02 6205 1233. email tidbinbillanaturereserve@act.gov.au. A wildlife park including native animals. Open 9am - 8pm during daylight savings time, 9am - 6pm other times. http://www.environment.act.gov.au/bushparksandreserves/tidbinbilla.html
- Mount Stromlo Observatory, Cotter road, Weston Creek. ph 02 6125 0230. Mount Stromlo is Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call Natalie on 02 6125 0232. http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/
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