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How did the Northern Territory become a territory?
The Northern Territory is one of two mainland Australian territories, and not a state. At Federation, the Northern Territory did not yet exist. From 1825 to 1863, the Northern Territory was part of...
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Where is the Northern Territory?
The Northern Territory is a territory, not a state, in Australia. Positioned in the central northern area, it is bordered by Western Australia to the west, Queensland to the east, and South Australia...
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When did Darwin become capital of the Northern Territory?
On 1 January 1911, the Northern Territory was separated from South Australia and transferred to Commonwealth control. This was when the town of Palmerston became known as "Port Darwin", and...
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What is the most northern point of the Northern Territory?
Smith Point Lagoons is the most northerly point of the Northern Territory mainland.
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What is the longitude and latitude of Darwin northern territory?
Darwin is located at 12.28 degrees S latitude and 130.50 degrees E longitude.