Darwin Overview

The best way to know about a place is to trace the history, geography and other important information about that. An overview of the region is the best way to get the best possible knowledge. Darwin, the territorial capital of Northern territory also the most populous city of the region is visited by thousands annually. The place has fast developed as a major tourist attraction over the years and it has become quite an important task to gather the proper information about Darwin for the tourists. Darwin Overview provides the necessary information to the tourist about the whereabouts of the bets of the sightseeing, accommodation, dining and many other facilities.

The territorial capital is home to a population of around 111,300 (est. 2005) and is nestled at the far northern coastline of Australia. Darwin is the furthest territorial capital of the country and is the least populated as well.

The city is famed for its historical importance and the natural disasters it has faced over the years. Darwin makes shapes up as one of the most attractive and interesting places to visit in Australia and the blissful tropical climate simply adds to the attraction of the place. Though previously, this climate has threatened to change the fate of the place with massive cyclones and thunderstorms. It was in 1974 that the better part of the city was destroyed by cyclone Tracy.

The historical importance of the place runs through the age of the Aborigines. But the highlight of Darwin's history came under the spotlight during the Second World War when the place came under severe attacks mostly by the Japanese Air force.

The present day Darwin is the proud home of the largest proportional population of Indigenous Australians of any Australian capital and is one of the fastest growing tourism spot of the country.