The Australian Capital Territory or the ACT is identified by the Commonwealth of Australia as its capital territory. It is the smallest self-governing internal territory and is located within the state of New South Wales. Canberra, the national capital of Australia is located in the ACT region.
While the Goulburn-Cooma railway line is located to the east of the Australian Capital Territory, the watershed of the Cotter River is situated to the west. The ACT region is bounded by the watershed of the Molonglo River in the north-east and the watershed of Naas Creek in the south. The northern headland of Jervis Bay can be found in the southern portion of the Beecroft Peninsula, which belongs to the ACT.
The ACT region has a vast agricultural region, home to several grazing animals like dairy cattle and sheep. A large portion of The Namadgi National Park is situated in the ACT region. The rivers Naas and Murrumbidgee, flow through the park, which is mountainous and forested. The region also boasts of vineyards and some crops. Some notable townships and communities, which form part of ACT include Uriarra, Williamsdale, Tharwa, Naas and Hall.
The climate in ACT is characterised by four distinct seasons, due to its elevation and distance from the coast. The summers are hot and dry, while winters are cold, with frequent frosts and occasional fog. Several mountains located in the south-west region of the territory experience snowfall during winter. The territory also experiences thunderstorms between the months of October and March. It rains the most in the spring and summer months.