Capital Country

Capital Country
New South Wales
Capital Country; New South Wales
	Capital Country
Coordinates	34°28′55″S 150°25′05″E / 34.482°S 150.418°E
LGA(s)	Goulburn Mulwaree; Hilltops; Queanbeyan Palerang; Upper Lachlan; Wingecarribee; Yass Valley;
	Localities around Capital Country:

Capital Country was 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 the landmarks of Canberra.

The major cities and towns are:

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

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Capital Country | About Australia". Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.

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[CC-1] "Capital Country | About Australia". Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.

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