Canberra - Australia

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1. What is the name of the lake in the central part of the city?

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A dam on the Molonglo River forms Lake Burley Griffin in the central part of the city.

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2. Who won the international design competition to design the national capital?

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Walter Burley Griffin's plans won an international competition sponsored by the Australian government.

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3. When was the Commonwealth of Australia established?

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In 1901, when the Commonwealth of Australia was established, Canberra was still a small rural community.

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4. In what year did the first white people reach the Canberra area?

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In 1820, British explorers became the first white people to reach the area.

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5. On 7 November 1928 the Canberra Coat of Arms was granted to the city of Canberra.  What is the motto on the Canberra Coat of Arms?

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Its motto is ''Pro Rege, Lege et Grege'', which means ''For the Queen, the Law and the People''.

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6. In which year was the new Parliament House opened?

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In 1988, a new Parliament House was built.

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7. Which river runs through Canberra?

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The Molonglo River flows through Canberra.

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8. Australian Parliament met in Canberra for the first time in which year?

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In 1927, the Australian Parliament met in Canberra for the first time.

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9. In which year did construction begin?

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Construction of the capital began in 1913.

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10. Who selected the city's present site?

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Charles R. Scrivener, a New South Wales district surveyor, recommended the city's present site.

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What is the name of the lake in the central part of the city?
Who won the international design competition to design the national...
When was the Commonwealth of Australia established?
In what year did the first white people reach the Canberra area?
On 7 November 1928 the Canberra Coat of Arms was granted to the city...
In which year was the new Parliament House opened?
Which river runs through Canberra?
Australian Parliament met in Canberra for the first time in which...
In which year did construction begin?
Who selected the city's present site?
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