Australian Capital Territory

geographical name

variants or formerly Federal Capital Territory
district of southeastern Australia including two areas, one around Canberra and the other on Jervis Bay, surrounded by New South Wales area 939 square miles (2441 square kilometers), population 356,586

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“Australian Capital Territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Australian%20Capital%20Territory. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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