LECTURE: DARWIN, Australia - The Capital

The Northern Territory is unique in many ways and Darwin, its Capital, is no exception. Although it occupies over 1/6 of Australian's land mass (over half million square miles), it is sparsely populated (260,000) and therefore called the "Real Outback". The Northern Territory is a self-governing territory, not a state, and the federal government retains the power to override its legislation. It is known for its WWII history (as a fueling and military base and sadly severely bombed by the Japanese), the 1974 Cyclone Tracy devastation, & saltwater crocodile experiences. In December 1974 Cyclone Tracy destroyed nearly all of the city, and was rebuilt as a modern city.Læs mere