Northern Territory

:For similar terms, see Northern Territories (disambiguation)

Demographics

The population of the Northern Territory is only about 1% of the total population of Australia. Population centres include the capital, Darwin, nearby Palmerston and Alice Springs.

Related Topics:
Darwin - Palmerston - Alice Springs

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Australian Aboriginal people make up 27 per cent of the Northern Territory's population and own some 49% of the land in the Northern Territory.

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The Northern Territory's alcohol consumption is one of the highest in the world, and certainly the highest in Australia. In 2001 the alcohol consumption rate was estimated at 1120 standard drinks per person per year.

Related Topics:
Alcohol - 2001 - Standard drink

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