# S3 | deepseek/deepseek-v4-pro | run 2

## Prompt

What is the capital of Australia?

## Response

The capital of Australia is **Canberra**, a planned city in the southeastern part of the country. It was selected in 1908 to resolve a long‑standing rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne, and the federal government formally moved there in 1927.

Canberra is located in the **Australian Capital Territory** (ACT) and is entirely surrounded by the state of New South Wales. It is a small, inland city designed by American architect Walter Burley Griffin, known for its open parklands, national monuments, and institutions such as Parliament House, the High Court of Australia, and the Australian War Memorial.

**Key Facts About Canberra**

- **Status**: Purpose‑built national capital
- **Designation**: 1908 (site chosen); 1913 (officially named Canberra)
- **Federal government relocated**: 9 May 1927
- **Population**: approximately 467 000 (as of mid‑2024)
- **Significance**: Home to all major federal government institutions, numerous embassies, and national museums

Would you like to know more about why a compromise was necessary between Sydney and Melbourne, or are you planning a visit to the capital?
