The country's capital has a population of approximately 400,000 people accounting for only 2% of the nations population.  The state is "surrounded" by New South Wales but is the seat of government.  The capital Canberra is located on the ancient lands of the indigenous Ngunnawl people.  The name Canberra is thought to mean "meeting place" from the aboriginal word Kanberra. The state is often used as a "test market" for new product launches.