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Canberra

Canberra (Australia): major city of Australia, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Canberra

CountryAustralia
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Canberra?

This page does not list a population figure for Canberra. The Bureau’s profile records it as a major city of Australia.

Where is Canberra located?

Canberra is in Australia. It is the national capital of Australia.

What is Canberra known for?

Canberra is the national capital of Australia. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Australia factbook for the wider national picture.

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