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The Northern Territory is one of two mainland Australian territories, and not a state. At Federation, the Northern Territory did not yet exist. From 1825 to 1863, the Northern Territory was part of New South Wales, and from 1863 to 1911 it was part of South Australia. This resulted from the successful 1862 expedition of John McDouall Stuart to find an overland route through the desert from Adelaide to the north.
On 1 January 1911, the Northern Territory was separated from South Australia and transferred to Commonwealth control. The Northern Territory does not have the full rights that a state has, but the territory is administered by the Commonwealth delegating powers to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. States can govern their area in their own constitutional right. So, it is called a territory because it is an area of Australia controlled by Australia and is not an actual state.
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IS Northern Territories a state?
No, it is a Territory. A territory may aspire to become a state but it depends on many factors.
What state is Darwin in?
Darwin is the capital City of the Northern Territory, Australia. The Northern Territory is actually a territory rather than a state.
Why is uluru in the northern territory?
Because, Its in the Northern territory Border
When did the Northern Territory become a colony of Australia?
The Northern Territory was never a colony of Australia. The Northern Territory was founded under the name of "Northern Territory" in 1911, which is when it was separated from South Australia and transferred to Commonwealth control. From 1825 to 1863, the Northern Territory was part of New South Wales, and from 1863 to 1911 it was part of South Australia, at neither time being a separate territory or colony - though there was the outpost of Port Essington on the northern coast. On 1 January 1911, the Northern Territory was removed from South Australia's rule and transferred to Commonwealth control.
When did the the Northern Territory become a colony?
The Northern Territory was never a colony of Australia. The Northern Territory was founded under the name of "Northern Territory" in 1911, which is when it was separated from South Australia and transferred to Commonwealth control. From 1825 to 1863, the Northern Territory was part of New South Wales, and from 1863 to 1911 it was part of South Australia, at neither time being a separate territory or colony - though there was the outpost of Port Essington on the northern coast. On 1 January 1911, the Northern Territory was removed from South Australia's rule and transferred to Commonwealth control.
What is the capital of the Northern Teritory Australia?
The Northern Territory is a territory, not a state, in Australia. Positioned in the central northern area, it is bordered by Western Australia to the west, Queensland to the east, and South Australia to the south.
What are the main rivers in Northern Territory?
Rivers of the Northern Territory AustraliaAdelaideAlligator RiversEast AlligatorSouth AlligatorWest AlligatorCalvertDalyDouglasDryFinkeFishFitzmauriceJohnsonKingMcArthurMaryPalmer (Northern Territory)RoperSandoverToddVictoriaWildman
In which state or territory is Uluru?
Uluru is in the Australian territory of the Northern Territory.
Area whose capital is Darwin?
Northern Territory.
What is the territory's where mount zeil is?
Northern Territory
When was the Northern Territory considered a territory in Australia?
The Northern Territory was founded under the name of "Northern Territory" on 1 January 1911, which is when it was separated from South Australia and transferred to Commonwealth control.
What is the abbreviation for the Northern Territory?
The abbreviation for the Northern Territory is NT.
