South America extends farther south then any part of Australia.
South Australia is directly south of the Northern Territory.
1911 northern territory separated from south Australia.
Western Australia lies west of South Australia and the Northern Territory.
There is no state directly north of South Australia. The Norhern Territory, which is a territory and not a state, borders South Australia to the north. To the northeast is Queensland.
There are no countries in Australia because Australia itself is a country. The capital of Australia is Canberra. There are eight major states or territories in Australia. They include Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia.
The Northern Territory is bordered by Queensland to the east, Western Australia to the west and South Australia to the south.
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. On 1 January 1911, the Northern Territory was removed from South Australia's rule and transferred to Commonwealth control.
It's a state, not a territory
From 1825 to 1863, the Northern Territory was part of New South Wales, and from 1863 to 1911 it was part of South Australia. On 1 January 1911, the Northern Territory was separated from South Australia and transferred to Commonwealth control.
Central Australia Simpson Desert Northern Territory and South Australia
The State of South Australia completely adjoins the southern border of the Northern Territory.