Kakadu
An Ancient Australian Landform
Location
Kakadu is located within the Alligator Rivers Region of the Northern Territory.
It covers an area of 19,804kmĀ², extending nearly 200km from north to south and over 100km from east to west. It is about one third the size of Tasmania and nearly half the size of Switzerland.
The Ranger Uranium Mine, one of the most productive mines in the world,is surrounded by, but separate from the park.
Historical information
The Kakadu area is home to the oldest human culture in the world. Aboriginal people have been living in this region for at least 40,000 years.
Flora and Fauna
The Kakadu National Park is home to many different types of Fauna. Some animals in the park are very rare or endemic (species that can only be found in one particular area). Due to the extreme weather conditions at Kakadu, many animals are nocturnal and others only become active at certain times during the day. About one third of all Australian bird species live in Kakadu. Many snakes, turtles, goannas, crocodiles and lizards can also be found there.