<Tr> <Td> Mean max temp </Td> <Td> Mean min temp </Td> <Td> Annual rainfall </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 32.0 ° C </Td> <Td> 23.2 ° C </Td> <Td> 1,729.1 mm </Td> </Tr> <P> Darwin (/ ˈdɑːrwɪn / (listen) DAR - win) is the capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia . Situated on the Timor Sea, Darwin is the largest city in the sparsely populated Northern Territory, with a population of 142,300 . It is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities, and acts as the Top End's regional centre . </P> <P> Darwin's proximity to South East Asia makes it a link between Australia and countries such as Indonesia and East Timor . The Stuart Highway begins in Darwin, ending at Port Augusta in South Australia . The city itself is built on a low bluff overlooking the harbour . Its suburbs spread out over some area, beginning at Lee Point in the north and stretching to Berrimah in the east . Past Berrimah, the Stuart Highway goes on to Darwin's satellite city, Palmerston, and its suburbs . The Darwin region, like the rest of the Top End, has a tropical climate, with a wet and a dry season . Prone to cyclone activity during the wet season, Darwin experiences heavy monsoonal downpours and spectacular lightning shows . During the dry season, the city is met with blue skies and gentle sea breezes from the harbour . </P>

What is the capital city of the northern territory