Are you ready for a trip down to Australia? Are you a fan of growing and emerging capital cities in countries south of the equator? Then visit Canberra, Australia. Over 21,000 years ago, Canberra was inhabited by indigenous people. Evidence included rock paintings, rock shelters, engravings and burial sites. The Europeans established a site in Canberra during the 1820s, eventually settling in 1824. Joshua John Moore purchased land in the area in 1826 and called the area “Canberry.”
If you are travelling to Canberra, it has a fairly dry continental climate having warm and hot summers, as well as cool to cold winters. If you are traveling during the summer, wear light colored clothing, t-shirts, shorts, and sandals. If you are travelling during the winter, wear a coat, long sleeved t-shirts, or a sweatshirt, ear muffs, and a hat. People in Canberra speak Australian English, which is fairly similar to American English and British English. However, the words and spellings are different. The city is a planned on an architecture and has a Parliamentary Triangle, based on Walter Burley Griffin’s plan.
Canberra has hills and mountains. If you are an avid climber, you can climb one of the mountains, such as Mount Majura, Mount Mugga Mugga, and Black Mountain. Canberra is planning to mark its centenary in 2013. If you are making a trip in 2013, there will be lots of events for you to see if you go during that time. Many people who live in Canberra are government employees, who have migrated from other areas in Australia.
Some places for you to see are the Canberra Museum and Gallery and the Australian War Memorial. Canberra Art Museum is a free museum and art gallery, which features pieces and works of art of Australians. Another place for you to see is the Australian War Memorial, which provides a tribute to those who fought in wars in Australia.
If you are arriving by airplane to Canberra International Airport, be sure to have your visa, passport, and driver’s license (if you are renting a car). Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Redspot, and Thrifty are companies that allow you to rent a car from the airport.
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