| Capital: | Darwin |
| Cities: | Alice Springs |
| Products: | Cattle, gold, zinc, lead and silver |
Just the Facts
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The Northern Territory is the home of Uluru, a holy site for the Aborigines. It is a monolith, which means that it is a single rock. |
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The Northern Territory is a big as France, Spain, and Italy. This state is home to the Australian Outback. |
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Aboriginal descendants hold claim to 40 percent of the land in the Northern Territory. |
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The city of Alice Springs is in the heart of the Australian Outback. Aboriginal tribes lived in this area for more than 20,000 years. |
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In the north, the wet season is from October to April. It is dry from May to September. During the wet season the coast can be hit with hurricanes, typhoons, or cyclones. Bushfires usually occur in the summer because hot, dry winds fan the fires. |
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Children must attend school from ages 6 to 15. In some areas students are taught in English and their Aboriginal languages. |
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The northern part of the territory is called the "Top End" because the region is mostly woodlands and some rainforests. Most of the territory south of the "Top End" is desert and dry. |
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Units of the Australian Army, Navy, and Air Force are stationed in Darwin because of its important strategic location. |
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The Port of Darwin is one of the biggest deep water ports in northern Australia. There is only one road that leads from the south at Alice Springs to Darwin. |
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Darwin is closer to the southern countries in Asia. Many of the products produced in Australia are shipped from this city. |
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