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Arnhem Land

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A person standing by the water in the beautiful landscape of Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia.

Arnhem Land is a special place in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is found in the north-eastern part, about 500 km from the city of Darwin.

Many Aboriginal Australians live in Arnhem Land. They have lived there for a very long time—about 60,000 years! These people have kept their traditions and stories alive. They live in small communities called outstations on their land.

Arnhem Land is also known for its beautiful art. The people there create wonderful paintings and music. One special instrument is the yidaki or didgeridoo. You can see amazing rock art in places like Ubirr Rock and Injalak Hill.

In 2019, something very exciting happened. NASA chose Arnhem Land to build a place for launching rockets into space. This place is called the Arnhem Space Centre. In June 2022, NASA sent up the first rocket from there. It was the first time a rocket was launched from outside the United States.

Images

Timmy Burarrwanga points excitedly at a school of fish in the waters of Port Bradshaw.
Map showing the location and boundaries of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.
A view of the Goyder River crossing where a highway passes over the riverbed during the dry season in Australia.
Arnhem Land artist Glen Namundja creating a beautiful artwork.
An old map from 1644 showing early explorations of Australia and nearby lands.
An old sailing boat used by the Macassan people for fishing and trade in northern Australia.

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