The Northern Territory (Postal NT), is a federal territory of Australia. The capital city is Darwin; the other two sizable settlements are Alice Springs (in the desert interior, 1,500 kilometres (930 mi) to the south) and Katherine (near the base of the Top End). Residents of the Northern Territory are often known simply as 'Territorians'. It is the largest territory in Australia by area.
National Parks (Protected Areas):
Arnhem Land (Restricted Area)
Barranyi Nth. Island National Park
Casuarina Coastal Reserve
Daly River Nature Park
Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve
Djukbinj National Park
Elsey National Park
Finke Gorge National Park
Gregory National Park
Gurig National Park-now Garig Gunak Barlu National Park
Howard Springs Nature Park Conservation Reserve
Kakadu National Park
Keep River National Park
Watarrka National Park (including Kings Canyon)
Litchfield National Park
Mary River Crossing Conservation Reserve and proposed Mary River National Park
Mataranka Thermal Springs
Nitmiluk National Park
Katherine Gorge
Palm Valley
Tanami Desert
The Olgas
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Watarrka National Park
West MacDonnell National Park
Tourism is one of the major industries on the Northern Territory. Iconic destinations such as Uluru and Kakadu make the Northern Territory a must see destination for domestic and international travellers. Diverse landscapes, spectacular waterfalls, wide open spaces, aboriginal culture, wild and untamed wildlife, all create a unique opportunity for the visitor to immerse themselves in the natural wonder that the Northern Territory offers. Images of Uluru (Ayers Rock) are recognised around the world ensuring that Tourism in the Northern Territory will remain a vital component of its future.
Almost one third of the population of the Northern Territory are Indigenous Australians, a far greater proportion than in any other state or territory in Australia. The life expectancy of Aboriginal Australians is well below that of non-Indigenous Australians in the Northern Territory, a fact that is mirrored elsewhere in Australia. ABS statistics suggest that Indigenous Australians die about 20 years earlier than the average Australian.
There are Aboriginal communities in many parts of the territory, the largest ones being the Pitjantjatjara near Uluru, the Arrernte near Alice Springs, the Luritja between those two, the Warlpiri further north, and the Yolngu in eastern Arnhem Land.
There are many very small settlements scattered across the Territory but the larger population centres are located on the single sealed road that links Darwin to southern Australia, the Stuart Highway, known to locals simply as "the track".
The Northern Territory is also home to two spectacular natural rock formations, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), which are sacred to the local Aboriginal peoples and which have become major tourist attractions.
In the northern part of the territory lies Kakadu National Park, which features breathtaking wetlands and native wildlife. To the north of that lies the Arafura Sea, and to the east lies Arnhem Land, whose regional centre is Maningrida on the Liverpool River delta.
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