What is the capital city of Australia?

Canberra is the capital city of Australia and serves as the political and administrative center of the country. It was selected as a compromise between the two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, to provide a neutral ground for the nation's capital. Established as the capital in 1913, Canberra is home to significant national institutions such as the Parliament House and the High Court, making it the heart of Australian governance and politics. Its design reflects a carefully planned city that incorporates natural landscapes and parks, distinguishing it from the more populous and commercially oriented cities like Sydney and Melbourne.