Image courtesy of the Department of the Environment. Australia has over 500 national parks. Over 28 million hectares of land is designated as national parkland, accounting for almost four per cent of Australia's land areas.
The Capitol. The Kansas Capitol in Topeka is one of the most beautiful State Capitols in the country. It was constructed over a period of 37 years, from 1866 to 1903, at a total cost of $3.2 million.The state government of Kansas has been based in Topeka since the year that Kansas became a state, 1861. The first capital of Kansas was Fort Leavenworth, where territorial governor Andrew Reeder had his headquarters.t was constructed over a period of 37 years, from 1866 to 1903, at a total cost of $3.2 million. The state government of Kansas has been based in Topeka since the year that Kansas became a state, 1861.
Capitol quick facts. 1  Construction started in 1922, completed in 1932. 2  The architect was Bertram G. Goodhue. 3  There are 15 floors above ground. 4  The building is 400 feet tall. 5  It is the third Nebraska State Capitol. 6  It cost $9.8 million in 1932 dollars.