Author(s): Linsie Tan

Geography

From the red desert landscapes in the south to the lush tropics of the north the Northern Territory has vast areas of spectacular wilderness. The World Heritage sites of Kakadu and Uluru are iconic locations recognised around the world as symbols of Australia. Read about the history of the Northern Territory its economy and its path to self-government. Then find out why camels were so important in the territory's early development.- Aboriginal history and culture- Maps timelines statistics- Historic illustrations- Covers geography history economics government- Biographies of notable people- Australian Primary Curriculum