AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY & EXTERNAL TERRITORIES

The Australian Capital Territory is the smallest state/territory of the Commonwealth of Australia. It's home to the capital city, Canberra and several important Australian institutions, including the Parliament House, the National Museum of Australia and the National Gallery of Australia. ACT has various options for everyone - monuments, museums & art galleries for those who seek culture and history; lakes, gardens & nature reserves for outdoor enthusiasts; wine regions and the stylish restaurants for foodies. 

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Australia also has seven external territories, such as Ashmore and Cartier Islands; Christmas Island; Cocos (Keeling) Islands; Coral Sea Islands; Heard and McDonald Islands; Norfolk Island and the Australian Antarctic Territory (which covers 42% of the Antarctic!).