City: Australian Capital Territory
Slogan or nickname: The Nation's Capital
Motto(s): For the Queen, the Law, and the People
Coordinates: 35°18′29″S 149°7′28″E / 35.30806°S 149.12444°E / -35.30806; 149.12444Coordinates: 35°18′29″S 149°7′28″E / 35.30806°S 149.12444°E / -35.30806; 149.12444
Capital city: Canberra
Demonym: Canberran
Government: Constitutional monarchy
• Chief Minister: Andrew Barr (ALP)
Australian territory:
• Transferred to Commonwealth: 1911
• Responsible government: 1988
Area:
• Total: 2,358 km² (8th)
910 sq mi
• Land: 2,280 km²
880 sq mi
• Water: 77.6 km² (3.29%)
30 sq mi
Population
(September 2017):
• Population: 412,600 (7th)
• Density: 180.97/km² (1st)
468.7 /sq mi
Elevation:
• Highest point: Bimberi Peak
1,912 m (6,273 ft)
• Lowest point: Murrumbidgee River
429 m (1,407 ft)
Gross territorial product
(2009–10):
• Product ($m): $25,988 (6th)
• Product per capita: $72,411 (2nd)
Time zone(s): UTC+10 (AEST)
UTC+11 (AEDT)
Federal representation:
• House seats: 2/150
• Senate seats: 2/76
Abbreviations:
• Postal: ACT
• ISO 3166-2: AU-ACT
Emblems:
• Floral: Royal bluebell
• Bird: Gang-gang cockatoo
• Colours: Blue and gold
Website: www.act.gov.au
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The Australian Capital Territory (ACT; known as the Federal Capital Territory until 1938) is Australia's federal district, located in the south-east of the country and enclaved within the state of New South Wales. It contains Canberra, the capital city of Australia.
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