Interesting facts about Northern Territory

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Capital: Darwin
Population: Appr. 211,000 people
Area: 1,352,176 square km
Density: 0.2 per square km
Climate zones: tropical and desert
Highest mountain: Mount Zeil - 1531m above sea level

Facts about the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is the quintessential Australian experience and a geographer’s dream. The journey from north to south begins with the tropical shores of vibrant Darwin and ends in the dramatic deserts of the Red Centre, taking in the cattle stations and sweeping savannahs of the Barkly Tablelands along the way.

The Northern Territory is home to World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta and Kakadu National Parks, which preserve and perpetuate both natural and cultural treasures.

In fact, the Red Centre is home to the world’s oldest river system, the Finke River, and Arnhem Land is home to the world’s oldest living culture.

The Northern Territory is made up of six main destinations and their surrounds. Getting to the Northern Territory is easy. The vibrant capital city of Darwin is closer to Asia than any other capital city in Australia and, in the centre, Alice Springs is only a 3-4 hour plane ride from most Australian capital cities.

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Geography - Learn more about the unique landscapes in the Northern Territory.
History - Experience Aboriginal, Asian and European history.
Climate - The Northern Territory covers two very distinct climate zones.
The People - The Territory has a youthful and multicultural population.
Working Holidays - There are many ways to fund your holiday in the NT.

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