WHAT IS A CAPITAL CITY?
cap·i·tal
noun / [kap-i-tl]
1. the city or town that is the official seat of government in a country, state, etc.: Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
2. a city regarded as being of special eminence in some field of activity: New York is the dance capital of the world.
3. capital letter.
4. the wealth, whether in money or property, owned or employed in business by an individual, firm, corporation, etc.
5. an accumulated stock of such wealth.
(Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/capital)
A capital city is the area of a country, province, region or state regarded as enjoying primary status, and most commonly encompasses the offices and meeting places of the government. Capital cities are frequently the largest city, and often a specialised city. Australia, along with Canada and Mexico displays capitals in all of its states, with one national capital (Canberra) used as a compromise between Melbourne and Sydney.
What does being a Nation's Capital mean?
A sense of pride.
A meeting place.
An icon.
Vibrancy.
A buzz.
Functional.
A Seat of Government.
Public Service.
An exemplar of Australian culture and spirit.
Unification.
An innovative, prosperous and liveable city.
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