
NORTHERN TERRITORY
occupies one sixth of the total area of Australia. The territory has about 230,000 inhabitants with about 40,000 people living in remote areas. Most residents live in Darwin, Palmerston or Alice Springs. Darwin is the capital of this state.
Every region of this country has great natural resources and national parks. The entire territory is divided into two parts: Top End and Red Centre.
The first settlements in this territory took place about 50,000 years ago, which makes this territory one of the oldest inhabited in the world. Like all other states of Australia, the Aborigines were the first to settle this territory. A wide range of Aboriginal culture and traditions is still present in the culture of this climate. Evidence in support of this is that over 80 languages are still spoken in this territory. Europeans first landed on the coast of this country in the 17th century. This territory was the first that the British tried to occupy. Out of a total of 4 settlement attempts, only one was successful. The rest were unsuccessful due to great isolation and difficult conditions.
The economy of this region mainly consists of mining, however, tourism also has its share in the economy of this area, especially with the Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks.
DARWIN
is the capital of the Northern Territory with a population of about 130,000. It is the smallest and northernmost city of all Australian cities. It is located on the Timor Sea. This city, like other Australian cities, has a cosmopolitan culture with a population of more than 60% of different nationalities. The multicultural mix of the city is particularly emphasized with its numerous festivals and weekly food and craft markets. In business and industry circles, Darwin is known as the gateway to Southeast Asia.
The biggest sights of the city are: Deckchair Cinema, Defense of Darwin Experience, Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Mindil Beach...
Darwin is a city where people are mostly employed in the public sector which employs about 60% people. In addition to the state administration, other employees work in other developed industrial branches such as mining, oil and gas production, animal husbandry, tourism and tropical horticulture.
Interesting facts
- Darwin was founded in 1869.
- It was named after the famous scientist Charles Darwin.
- In the last hundred years, the city was completely destroyed twice. First in the Japanese air raids during World War II, then again in 1974 during Hurricane Tracy.
- Darwin is known for its exceptionally warm year-round climate and monsoonal showers.
- The city has a population density of 0.1 per square kilometer, so it is advisable to say hello to every person you meet on the road as chances are high that they are the only person you will see for a certain period of time.
- Darwin is closer to Jakarta and Singapore than Sydney and Melbourne.
- This town is home to the ancient Larrakia Aboriginal people.