Northern Territory (Concert of Europe)

The Northern Territory is a territory of, located in the central-northern part of the Australian mainland: it shares borders with to its east, the Timor Sea to its north,  to its west and  to its south. The geography of the Northern Territory is mostly characterized by vast desertic areas in its southern part and tropical wetlands to the north.

Because of its rough landscape and climate, this region was the most difficult to settle and colonize for British, and it is still sparsely populated: after several failed attempts, a permanent settlement was finally established towards the end of the 19th century, while the territory itself was created in the beginning of the 20th. Today, the Northern Territory is the Australian federal entity in which most Aboriginal Australians live. It is also known for its stunning natural attractions, such as Ayers Rock.