Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: A small area of Victoria near Snowy River National Park is geographically part of the Monaro , whilst the Australian Capital Territory is frequently considered part of the region : most towns have very close links with Canberra .
Simplified: A small area of Victoria near Snowy River National Park is also part of the Monaro . The Australian Capital Territory is often considered part of the region : most towns have very close links with Canberra .