Northern Territory
Northern Territory (NT) is Australia’s third largest state* covering an area of around 1,346,200 km². If it were a country all on its own, it would be the world’s 20th biggest just ahead of Peru. The UK could fit into NT around 5 1/2 times and it is almost twice the size of Texas.
Yet it only has a population of around 220,000 people, making it the most sparsely populated area in Australia, it truly is the outback. This is probably why it is known as “The Australian Outback” but it is anybody’s guess as to why the residents of NT are affectionately known as “Alcoholics”. Cheers!
No visit to Northern Territory would be complete with out taking in the spectacular experience of visiting Uluru, formerly known as Ayres Rock. The area is also known as the “Top End” and has some fantastic national parks, and of course, crocodiles!
Possibly the most famous Australian who originated from the Northern Territory would be Mandaway Yunupingu, who, in 1992, was Australian of the year. Who is he? He was the first Aboriginal to become a principal of a school in Australia. But that is not where I first heard of him, he also formed the world-famous band ” Yothu Yindi”, they put Aboriginal music on the map. But Mandaway’s main accomplishment is improving understanding between Australians and the Aboriginal people.
Places in Northern Territory
Darwin is the capital of Northern Territory and other than that, there aren’t too many towns with populations greater than 10,000 people. In fact, there are just too…
- Palmerston – has around 24,000
- Alice Springs – just over 21,000
Told you it was sparsely populated. But I know there are many small communities in the territory, if you live in one, why not tell us all about it? Find out how you could Own Your Town.
*Technically, it’s not a state, it’s a territory. But it is the 3rd largest area all the same.
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i want to know the cost of living,rent, housing systems, transport and utilities in the northern territory.
I got that covered here The Cost of Living in Australia of Everything
Dentist from pakistan ,like to come to darvin as a dental assistant but need to complete certificate 111 for dental assistant qualification registerable in austraslia.
please advise me ,I am 55 years old and 26 years worked as dentist
Regards
Hi Salim
I wish I could help, but I’m just not qualified to do that sort of thing. Good luck!