Thursday, January 27, 2011

Fast Facts Northern Territory

State Capital: Darwin

Population: 200,000 (50% in Darwin)

Area: 1.42 million sq km (548,640 sq miles)

Climate: The dry season in the Top End lasts from April to September and the wet from October to March. The heaviest rain falls between January and March. The highest humidity occurs in April and between October and December. This part of Australia is the most prone to storms and Darwin has more than 90 “thunder days” a year, between September and March. In the Red Centre, temperatures can fluctuate wildly, from below freezing on winter nights (June to August), to the mid 40s on summer days (November to March). The best time to visit the NT, both the Red Centre and the Top End, is in June and July.

Time: GMT +9 ½ hours

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