Darwin is the capital city of the Northern
Territory, Australia. Situated on the Timor Sea,
Darwin is the largest city in the sparsely
populated Northern Territory, with a population
of 136,245. Darwin is the smallest and most
northerly of the Australian capital cities, and
acts as the Top End's regional centre. Darwin
was originally a pioneer outpost.

Darwin's proximity to South East Asia makes it
an important Australian gateway to countries
such as Indonesia and East Timor. The Stuart
Highway begins in Darwin, ending at Port
Augusta in South Australia. The city of Darwin
itself is built on a low bluff overlooking the
harbour. Its suburbs spread out over some
area, beginning at Lee Point in the north and
stretching to Berrimah in the east. Past
Berrimah, the Stuart Highway goes on to
Darwin's satellite city, Palmerston, and its
suburbs. The Darwin region, like the rest of the
Top End, has a tropical climate, with a wet and a
dry season. The city is noted for its consistently
warm to hot climate, all throughout the year.
Prone to cyclone activity during the wet season.