What Is the Capital of Australia?

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The capital of Australia is Canberra, while the largest city is Sydney. Canberra is located in southeastern Australia and includes an area of about 300 square miles. Canberra had a population exceeding 380,000 people, as of 2013. Sydney is located on the southeastern coast and including around 4,800 square miles.

Australia is situated in Oceania and is the continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean. The country of Australia comprises the continental mainland, Tasmania and numerous other islands. Australia includes a total area around 3 million square miles, making it the sixth largest country in the world. Australia has a population of approximately 22.5 million people, as of 2014, making it the 56th most populated country in the world.