The Northern Territory is a federal Australian territory in the central and central northern regions of Australia. It shares borders with Western Australia to the west, South Australia to the south and Queensland to the east. The population is concentrated in coastal regions and along the Stuart Highway. The northern Territory was established in 1825, transferred to management by South Australia in 1863, then Commonwealth control in 1911, before self-government was established in 1978.

The economy of the Northern Territory is mostly driven by the mining sector, but also construction and manufacturing also play a major role, as does tourism.

Population:

233 000 ¹

Capital City:

Darwin

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