canberra
Canberra, the capital of Australia, was indeed chosen as the seat of government following the federation of the colonies in 1901. This decision was the result of a compromise between the two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne. Canberra is a planned city, with its design selected through an international competition won by the American architect Walter Burley Griffin. Its construction marked a significant moment in Australia's history, symbolizing unity and the birth of a new national identity..