Northern territory
Northern Territory
Northern Territory (pronunciation: /ˈnɔːrðən ˈtɛrɪtəri/) is a federal territory of Australia, occupying much of the central and western part of the country. It is the third largest Australian federal division and the eleventh largest country subdivision in the world.
Etymology
The name "Northern Territory" has been in use since 1863, when it was adopted by the South Australian government, which administered the area at the time, to refer to the northern part of South Australia that was not yet settled. The term "Northern Territory" was previously used by colonial officials in Australia for lands to the north of the settled areas, but the modern territory was only formally established in 1911.
Related Terms
- Australia: The country in which the Northern Territory is located.
- Federal Territory: A type of administrative division in some countries, including Australia.
- South Australia: The state to the south of the Northern Territory.
- Colonial Australia: The period of history when Australia was a collection of British colonies, from 1788 to 1901.
Health in the Northern Territory
Healthcare in the Northern Territory is primarily provided by the Northern Territory Department of Health, which operates public hospitals, health clinics, and other health services. The territory also has a number of private healthcare providers.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Private Healthcare: Health care provided by entities other than the government. Examples are the health insurance plans provided by private corporations and health centers that are privately owned and operated.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Northern territory
- Wikipedia's article - Northern territory
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