# S3 | meta/muse-spark-1.1 | run 1

## Prompt

What is the capital of Australia?

## Response

The capital of Australia is Canberra. It is located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in southeastern Australia, about 280 km southwest of Sydney. It has served as the capital since 1908.

## Location and Status
- **Location:** Australian Capital Territory, enclave within New South Wales
- **Purpose:** Purpose-built capital city, home to Parliament House, High Court, and major national institutions
- **Population:** Approximately 460,000, making it Australia's largest inland city

## Why Canberra Was Chosen
The site was selected in 1908 as a compromise between rival cities Sydney and Melbourne. An international design competition in 1911 was won by American architect Walter Burley Griffin, whose plan shaped the city's layout around Lake Burley Griffin.

Canberra is often confused with Sydney or Melbourne because they are larger and better known internationally, but Canberra is the official seat of the federal government.

Would you like a quick overview of Canberra's top landmarks and best time to visit?
