Geography of the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory (NT) occupies the north central part of the continent of Australia. The Northern Territory borders are to the west with Western Australia, the Western Australia border being near the 129° east longitude (129° east). The NT to the south with the South Australian border being the 26th parallel south latitude (26° south). To the east the NT with the Queensland border along the 138° east longitude (138° east).
| Continent | Australia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 20°S 133°E |
| Area | Ranked 3rd among states and territories |
| • Total | 1,347,791 km2 (520,385 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 10,953 km (6,806 mi) |
| Borders | Land borders: Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland |
| Highest point | Mount Zeil 1,531 m (5021 ft) |
| Longest river | Victoria River 560 km (348 mi) |
| Largest lake | Lake Amadeus 1032 km2 |
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