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Darwin, Australia is the capital City of the Northern Territory of Australia. Though among the other capital cities its population is the least, it is the most inhibited city in the Northern Territory. For many years Darwin, Australia had been inhabited by the aboriginal people speaking the Larrika language.
Darwin enjoys a tropical climate. Most of the year it experiences dry climate and rainfall mainly due to tropical cyclones and the annual monsoon. Darwin is close to the sea. June and July are the cold months in Darwin, Australia.
Cattle export, Fishing and Oil and Gas Refinery are the important occupations of Darwin.
Some big jetties have been built in Darwin in recent times, to facilitate industry. These include:
Darwin Fishing Harbor and Mooring Basin
The Francis Bay has a fishing vessel basin and jetties for fishing facilities. Services like showers, free telephones, toilets, and floodlighting are rendered to the fishermen.
Stokes Hill Wharf (East and West)
Sailors, Naval Vessels and big oil containers use this jetty.
Iron Ore Wharf
It is a multi-user solid festooned moor.
Darwin, Australia is famous for its weekly markets. Some of their famous markets are
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
This market spreads on every Thursday and people from all strata of the society come here. Food is the main attraction of the market Greek, English and South American dishes are popular .Tropical fruits and juices are also preferred by the tourists
Parap Markets, This market is in Parap Village Shopping Precinct. Food, art and crafts are the major attraction of this market.
The Rapid Creek Markets
It is a Sunday market and is always held in Rapid Creek Shopping Centre. Food stalls dancing and singing programs steal the show of the market. Variety of food and vegetables are sold here.
Night cliff Markets
It is in the Nightcliff Shopping Centre. Food and drinks are very famous of this market. It also has temporary beauty parlors for massaging. Shoppers can buy any thing from hardware to clothes. Visitors who want to sit and relax can enjoy music and dance.
Darwin has excellent communication facilities. The international terminal, railways and seaport facilities accelerate its economic growth.
Darwin is not only a fishing port but also an attractive tourist destination.
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