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Australia is divided into different regions that have their own governments. What is the official status of the Northern Territory within Australia?

  1. TerritoryAnswer
  2. B
    State
  3. C
    National Capital

Answer

The Northern Territory is officially classified as a territory.
The Northern Territory is one of the two mainland territories in Australia. It has its own government, but the Australian Parliament has more power to make laws for it than it does for the states.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the region mentioned in the question.
The Northern Territory.
The question specifically asks about the status of this region.
2
Recall the division of Australian regions.
Australia has six states and two mainland territories.
Knowing the basic structure of the Commonwealth helps distinguish between the different types of regions.
3
Determine the specific classification for the Northern Territory.
It is a territory.
As stated in the official Australian citizenship resources, the Northern Territory is a territory, not a state.

Key Concept

Classification of Australian States and Territories

Hints

1
Think about how Australia is divided into six states and two mainland territories.
2
The name of the region itself contains the answer to its official status.

Practice More

Review the names of the six states to ensure you can distinguish them from the two territories.
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