# S3 | google/gemini-3.6-flash | run 1

## Prompt

What is the capital of Australia?

## Response

Canberra is the official capital city of Australia [National Capital Authority](https://www.nca.gov.au). Situated within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in southeastern Australia, it was chosen as the national capital in 1908 as a compromise between rival candidate cities Sydney and Melbourne [Parliament of Australia](https://www.aph.gov.au).

## History and Design

Canberra is an entirely planned city outside of Australia's state structures. Following an international design competition, American architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin were selected to plan the city [National Capital Authority](https://www.nca.gov.au). Their design incorporated geometric shapes, central water features, and expansive natural landscapes aligned with the garden city movement. Construction began in 1913, and the official transfer of the federal parliament from Melbourne to Canberra occurred in 1927.

## Key Government and Cultural Institutions

As the political center of Australia, Canberra houses the federal government and many of the country's primary cultural landmarks:

- **Parliament House**: The official meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, located on Capital Hill.
- **High Court of Australia**: The supreme judicial authority in the Australian court system.
- **Australian War Memorial**: The national shrine and museum commemorating Australian military history.
- **National Gallery of Australia**: The country's premier public art museum, holding vast collections of Indigenous and international art.

Would you like to explore popular attractions to visit in Canberra, or learn more about the city's architectural design?
