Capital Country
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| Coordinates | 34°28′55″S 150°25′05″E / 34.482°S 150.418°ECoordinates: 34°28′55″S 150°25′05″E / 34.482°S 150.418°E | ||||||||||||||
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Capital Country is the name of one of the sixteen tourism regions of New South Wales, Australia. This geographical division is made for improving commerce, specifically tourism, in the state.
The Capital area is one of the oldest settled areas of NSW and is touted for its convenience; it is the area enveloping Canberra, the nation’s capital, and is close to Sydney. It encompasses the Southern Highlands and the Southern Tablelands. The towns and villages in Capital Country range from sophisticated to quaint; their surrounding areas are mostly rural. Capital country is known for historical venues, antiques and established open gardens, and, of course, the landmarks of Canberra.
The majors cities and towns are:
- Bundanoon
- Bungendore[1]
- Canberra[1]
- Crookwell
- Marulan
- Mittagong
- Moss Vale
- Queanbeyan[1]
- Goulburn
- Robertson
- Yass
- Young
Some permanent attractions and events in Capital Country are:
- International Cricket Hall of Fame in Bowral
- Brigadoon in Bundanoon
- Bungendore Village Square
- Garden Ramble, Bundanoon
- Kennerton Green one of Australia’s most famous gardens, in Mittagong.
- Trail Ride, Tallong