Darwin, the capital and the largest port city and tourist center of the Northern Territory , located on the coast, the city was founded in 1869 by Captain Goyder , with the name of Palmerston , then changed in 1911 , in the name and honor of the great biologist Charles . it was been the only Australian center to be attacked during the Second World War by the Japanese in 1942 , suffering casualties as a result of air raids. Partially destroyed by Cyclone Tracy in 1974 , and then rebuilt as a modern center . The area of Darwin was originally inhabited by Aboriginal people of the Larrakia tribe , initially explored by the Dutch who drew the first European map of the area. This explains the presence of many place names of Dutch origin , such as Arnhem Land and Groote Eylandt . Our first experience in a Backpack hotel with bunk beds, a private bathroom but shared kitchen , multitude of young people, vending machines for everything , sheets delivered on arrival , rooftop swimming pool with tables for eating , etc. .. < / span>
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