Darwin is the northernmost city in Australia and the tropical capital of the Northern Territory (the average air temperature here is +30 C all year round). The city got its name in 1911 in honor of the famous naturalist Charles Darwin.
Darwin has risen like a phoenix from the ashes three times: after the hurricane of 1897, after the Japanese bombing of World War II, and, finally, after the devastating cyclone Tracy, which swept over Darwin on Christmas 1974. However, hurricanes and floods are not uncommon in these places: the last cataclysm occurred in February 2011. Darwin seems to be accustomed to dangers, and perhaps that is why its diverse population, consisting of representatives of almost 50 nationalities, leads a calm life. The city stands somewhat apart from civilization, and modernity coexists with the ancient traditions of the Aborigines. In this region, you can get acquainted with examples of Aboriginal art, mainly rock paintings.
Darwin has a population of 108 thousand, most of whom are engaged in cattle breeding. Along with this, huge uranium deposits located in the Northern Territory play an important role in the city's economy.
Near Darwin there are such natural attractions as Fogg Dam Park, where hundreds of species of birds nest, kangaroos and wild boars live; Litchfield National Park is a very beautiful reserve, where there are unusual termite nests and several picturesque cascading waterfalls; the Ubirr and Nourlangie mountains, which keep Aboriginal drawings in their depths; Jim Jim and Twin Falls waterfalls fill the lakes with their waters, which are home to crocodiles, lizards, turtles, and snakes.
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