Article by:
Hayley Simpson
Described as a unique archaeological and ethnological reserve by UNESCO, Kakadu National Park in Australia has been inhabited continuously for over 40,000 years. Keep reading to learn about the national park’s impressive ecological and biological diversity, its Aboriginal history, and the best things to do within its borders.
Facts about Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park is located 171 kilometres (106 miles) southeast of Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory. It’s 19,804 square kilometres (7,646 square miles) in size, which makes it the size of Slovenia and Australia’s largest national park. It surrounds the Ranger Uranium Mine, which is one of the world’s most productive uranium mines. Kakadu National Park is home to a variety of ecosystems, such as savannah woodlands, floodplains, open forest and tidal flats. It also has 300-metre-high rugged escarpments that stretch for hundreds of kilometres. Read the full travel article here.
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