northern Australia

Outback's tropical region

The northern portion of Australia, typically encompassing the Northern Territory and the tropical regions of Queensland and Western Australia.

The area is characterized by monsoonal wet-dry seasons, sparse population, and proximity to Southeast Asia.

Darwin is the largest city in northern Australia.

The region features distinctive landscapes including the Kimberley, Kakadu, and Cape York Peninsula.

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geographic position within australia

northern AustraliaTasmania

Island state below Australia

South Australia · Victoria · southern states · Melbourne · Sydney

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Top 200,000
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