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There are many interesting things about the Northern Territory.
To begin with, there are many fascinating natural features and landforms, such as:
- Kakadu National Park
- Uluru / Ayers Rock
- Kata-Tjuta (The Olgas)
- Palm Valley - a natural oasis in the desert
- Macdonnell Ranges
There is a great deal of interesting history associated with the Northern Territory. In 1862, explorer John McDougall Stuart's third expedition succeeded in finding a route through the central Australia to the north coast, navigating and mapping the country for white settlement. The construction of the Overland Telegraph Line from Adelaide to Darwin was completed in 1872.
The springs after which the town was named were discovered in 1871 by the team building the Overland Telegraph Line. They actually lie to the north-east of the town and were named after the wife of Charles Todd, the man instrumental in securing the construction of the Overland Telegraph Line for South Australia. Alice Springs was the name given to the telegraph repeater station which operated from 1872 to 1932. The actual town, originally surveyed in 1888, was 3km south of the telegraph station. Until the early 1930s, the official name of the town was Stuart. However, this created confusion for administrators in Adelaide, so in 1933 the township of Stuart was officially gazetted Alice Springs.
When the colonies of Australia federated on 1 January 1901, 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.
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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.
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
Area whose capital is Darwin?
Northern Territory.
What is the other name for the Northern Territory?
The Northern Territory is just that: the Northern Territory, a territory of Australia. There is no other name for the Northern Territory.The northern half is informally called the "Top End" while the southern half is informally known as the "Red Centre".
When was The Northern Territory Times created?
The Northern Territory Times was created in 1873.
When did The Northern Territory Times end?
The Northern Territory Times ended in 1932.
When was Northern Territory Force created?
Northern Territory Force was created in 1942.
What is the abbreviation for the Northern Territory?
The abbreviation for the Northern Territory is NT.
Which state is directly south of the Northern Territory?
South Australia is directly south of the 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 country north of the Northern Territory?
Directly to the north of the Northern Territory in Australia is Indonesia.
