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  Darwin, Northern Territory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Darwin has a tropical climate, and is subjected to tropical thunderstorms and cyclones; the first recorded cyclone to hit Darwin was the 1867 cyclone, and much of the city was destroyed by Cyclone Tracy in 1974.
Dili (East Timor) is 656 km from Darwin, Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 1818 km, and Jakarta (Indonesia) is 2735 km from Darwin.
Darwin's importance as a port is forecasted to grow in the future, due in part to the increased exploitation of petroleum in the nearby Timor Sea, to the completion of the railway link and continued expansion of trade with Asia.
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 Encyclopedia: Darwin, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory, and is a city of 109,419 people (2001 census) on Australia's far north-western coastline.
Darwin is situated in the Northern Territory, on the coast of the Timor Sea at Latitude: 12 27S - Longitude: 130 50E.
Darwin is known as the "Gateway to Asia," although the city's population is not hugely multicultural.
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 Charles Darwin - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, on February 12, 1809.He was the fifth of six children of Robert and Susannah Darwin (née Wedgwood), and the grandson of Erasmus Darwin, and of Josiah Wedgwood.
Darwin's life work provoked ongoing discussions in the scientific community, and established more than anything else that "evolution" itself had occurred: not necessarily that it was by natural or sexual selection (this particular recognition would not become fully standard until the rediscovery of Gregor Mendel's work in the early 20th century).
Darwin's theory of evolution was a significant blow to creationism and notions of intelligent design prevalant among 19th century Europe.
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 Darwin, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The capital of the Northern Territory Darwin is a city of 109 419 (2001 census) on Australia's far north-western coastline.
Darwin was largely destroyed in 1974 by Cyclone Tracy which killed 49 people and destroyed 70% of the buildings.
Darwin is reputed to suffer more lightning -strikes than any other inhabited place in world.
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 Darwin Australia
Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory.
The Parliament of the Northern Territory is in Darwin.
Darwin is closer to the cities of many Asian countries than it is to many of the southern cities of Australia.
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 Darwin Australia
Darwin surprises most people because they're not expecting a bustling, modern capital city of 105,730 people, sitting on one of Australia's prettiest harbours.
Green and lush with palms and the perfume of frangipanis, Darwin is the capital of tropical Australia.
Darwin is situated on one of Australia's prettiest harbours so take time to enjoy a sunset harbour cruise.
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 Darwin Australia. Information, accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Darwin, the remotest city in Australia is located at the top of 'The Top End' and is the only true tropical capital city in Australia.
Darwin attracts substantial numbers of tourists as it is a fascinating city (unlike any in the world) with a beautiful harbour, marina complexes and a diverse lively character.
Darwin has the famous Mindil Beach Sunset Market which is held in the dry season from May to October in an idyllic beach side setting under a canopy of vine trees and coconut palms.
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 Darwin (Australia)
Port and capital of Northern Territory, Australia; population (2001 est) 72,100.
Darwin is situated at the centre of Australia’s north coast, in the northwest of Arnhem Land on a peninsula bordering the Timor Sea.
Darwin is the most northerly city of Australia, and the terminus of a number of routes including the railway to Birdum (509 km/316 miles to the southeast), the Stuart Highway to Alice Springs (1535 km/954 mi southeast) and east and west coast shipping routes of Australia.
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 Australia Hotels Reservation, Special Discounts in Australia - AsiaRooms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Australia is a country of dramatic landscapes, sun drenched beaches, coral reefs, tropical rain forests, deserts and bushland.
Australia is the world’s largest island continent and is approximately the size of mainland United States.
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world, it has a population of 17.5 million and covers 2.97 million square miles.
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 Darwin Universities in Darwin Australia
Darwin is the capital of the Nothern Territory, where the lifestyle of the 105,000 residents is relaxed and the city is lush and green with palms and frangipani.
Darwin is a modern bustling city with plenty of attractions and entertainment from nightclubs and theatres, with a casino, shopping complexes, restaurants, fabulous multicultural markets and international standard sporting facilities.The city was totally rebuilt after it's destruction by Cyclone Tracey in 1974.
Darwin is approximately 4050km from Sydney, 3500km from Brisbane, 3200km from Adelaide, 4500km from Perth and 1482km from Alice Springs.
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The capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin is a city of 109,419 people (2001 census) located on Australia's far north-western coastline.
Darwin was largely destroyed in 1974 when Cyclone Tracy passed through, killing 49 people and destroying over 70% of the buildings.
Darwin is reputed to experience more ground-strikes of lightning than any other inhabited place in the world.
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 Travel in Darwin - Northern Australia - History - WorldTravelGate.net®   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This is the Northern Territory of South Australia...
Darwin's growth was accelerated by the discovery of gold at Pine Creek, about 200km (124mi) south, in 1871.
Darwin was attacked 64 times during the war and 243 people lost their lives; it was the only place in Australia to suffer prolonged attack.
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 Darwin, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Darwin was largely destroyed in 1974 by Cyclone Tracy, which killed 49 people and destroyed over 70% of the buildings.
Darwin is reputed to suffer more lightning-strikes than any other inhabited place in the world.
It is also home to the territory's only university, Charles Darwin University.
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 Places in The Northern Territory
Darwin is the largest city in the Northern Territory.
Today Darwin's centre is a compact and easy-to-negotiate area at the end of the peninsula.
Katherine is the next largest town to Darwin at the Top End of the Northern territory where all the major highways that transverse this vast area converge.
www.about-australia.com /nt/nttown.htm   (689 words)

  
 DARWIN AUSTRALIAN PORT HISTORY CUSTOMS OLCATION: NINTH PORT OF CALL OF THE SOLAR NAVIGATOR WORLD ELECTRIC NAVIGATION ...
Darwin is in the far north of the Northern Territory, west of Arnhem Land.
Darwin's centre is a fairly compact area at the end of a peninsula.
Darwin’s new port facility is a totally integrated multi-modal transport project with emphasis on expansion and growth through the provision of efficient, world-class facilities.
www.solarnavigator.net /geography/darwin_australia.htm   (655 words)

  
 Darwin, Northern Territory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Darwin is Australia's tropical capital and the gateway to Asia and Europe.
The new Darwin has a population of around 80,000 and must surely be the most cosmopolitan community in Australia with some 50 ethnic groups represented.
Originally named Port Darwin, in 1839 by Lieutenant Stokes of the 'Beagle', after naturalist Charles Darwin, settlement was attempted in the area in 1824, 1827, 1845 and 1863, before Surveyor General George Goyder successfully established Palmerston in 1869.
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 The Japanese bombing of Darwin and northern Australia - Stories from Australia's Culture and Recreation Portal
Darwin, being the largest town in the north of Australia, was as a key defensive position against an aggressive Japan.
Australia developed Darwin's military ports and airfields, built coastal batteries and anti-aircraft guns and steadily enlarged its garrison of troops.
Darwin was a key port for the ships, planes and forces defending the Dutch East Indies, so the Japanese decided to attack Darwin to overcome these defences.
www.acn.net.au /articles/darwinbombing   (935 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Darwin, Australia & New Zealand (Australian And New Zealand Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
67,946), capital of the Northern Territory, N Australia, on Port Darwin, an inlet of the Timor Sea.
Remotely situated on the sparsely settled north coast, Darwin had no rail connection with any of the major Australian cities until 2003, when the line to Adelaide was completed.
Darwin is multicultural, with large Chinese and aboriginal populations.
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 Northern Territory, Darwin, Australia Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Australia One is an innovative and dynamic Inbound Tour Operator with one objective, to create a memorable experience of Australia, New Zealand and soon, The South Pacific Islands.
In Darwin the average summer temperature is 32 degrees C during the day but this can be accompanied by very humid conditions.
During the night the temperature is usually around 24 degrees C. In winter the daily temperature in Darwin is still around 30 degrees C but it is a lot drier and humidity is at its lowest.
www.australiaone.com.au /travel-locations/australia/northern-territory.aspx   (452 words)

  
 Car Hire Darwin Australia from car rentals.co.uk
The northern-most capital city of Australia, Darwin is somewhat isolated from the rest of Ausatrlia, but has much to offer, including stunning natural scenery and a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere.
Darwin is also a great place to shop for aboriginal souvenirs, such as digeredoos and dot art, being the concentration point of this native ethnic group.
Darwin’s international airport serves regular direct flights from all major Australian cities and a few regional Asian cities, transportation into the city is frequent and reliable.
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 Darwin Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
DARWIN, Australia (UPI) -- A salt-water crocodile killed an Australian man Thursday in a remote area in the Northern Territory.
Lessons-from our experience of similar disaster in Australia-in the City of Darwin-some 30 yrs ago-albeit not the same scale of population nerveless 2,000 km...
Teresa Withers, a neurosurgeon, was flown from the Gold Coast to Darwin on the...
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 MGM Grand Casino Hotel, Darwin, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
MGM Grand Darwin Hotel Casino, a deluxe low-rise hotel, is Australia's only beachside casino hotel that combines the excitement of entertainment and gaming.
The pool complex is a slice of paradise, with sundeck lounges and frosty beverages served at poolside.
Darwin's climate is perfect for enjoying a round of golf at the complimentary 18 hole championship golf course or a game of tennis at the lighted tennis courts.
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 Australia 1998 Darwin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Darwin is located on the North coast of the Northern Territory, at the Northern end of the Stuart Highway, which takes you southbound to Katherine,
After Cyclone Tracy did quite a comprehensive job of flattening Darwin on Christmas Day in 1974, the city was completely rebuilt and is now certainly one of the nicest towns of Australia.
Darwin was the only place in Australia to suffer prolonged attacks.
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 CNN.com - Australia's Darwin forced to quit - Jan. 28, 2004
Australia prop Ben Darwin has quit rugby after suffering what he described as a terrifying neck injury during the World Cup semifinal win over New Zealand last year.
Darwin, who won 28 caps, injured his neck in a collapsed scrum against the All Blacks at Sydney's Olympic Stadium on November 15.
Darwin said he lost all feeling in his arms and legs after the scrum had buckled down on him.
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 travel darwin australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Darwin Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
The 'capital' of northern Australia is closer to Jakarta than it is to Sydney, and closer to Singapore than it is to Melbourne, so it should come as no surprise that it looks outward to Asia as much as it looks inland to the rest of Australia.
This proximity and familiarity with Australia's northern neighbours is reflected in the town's relaxed, cosmopolitan, tropical atmosphere.
In a country that prides itself on its ethnic diversity, Darwin may be the most multicultural city of all.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/pacific/australia/darwin   (187 words)

  
 Darwin Accommodation - Need It Now - Accommodation Darwin Australia Last minute deals
Located in the heart of the city centre, the Darwin Central Hotel is close to entertainment, restaurants and shopping, and is an ideal base from which to explore the many tourist attractions on offer.
Saville Park Suites overlooks Darwin Harbour to the Arafura Sea and is adjacent to Mitchell Street's restaurant hub.
It is the ideal place to stay and experience the friendliness of this famous "Top End" city, and is only a 5 minute walk from the city centre and a 15 minute drive from the airport.
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 Darwin Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Darwin, the most remote city in Australia is located right at the very top of 'The Top End' and is the only true tropical capital city in Australia.
The city was destroyed by heavy bombing in World War II and devastated again by the infamous tropical cyclone Tracy in 1974.
Darwin Australia attracts substantial numbers of tourists as it is a fascinating city with a beautiful harbour, marina complexes, a diverse character and quite like no other place in the world.
www.travelaboutaustralia.com.au /australia/darwin_australia/default.aspx   (214 words)

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