World CapitalsWhat is the capital of Australia?
Canberra is the capital of Australia, in Oceania.
Canberra was chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne and designed as a planned capital.
Where is Canberra?
Canberra is located at approximately 35.28° S, 149.13° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Wellington, New Zealand 2,327 km
- Port Vila, Vanuatu 2,720 km
- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 2,878 km
- Honiara, Solomon Islands 3,076 km
- Suva, Fiji 3,459 km