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Car Hire Alice Springs Airport Alice Springs Airport-Australia
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world Its about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre, Australia lies between the Pacific and Indian oceans. Its capital Canberra is in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) between New South Wales and Victoria. Australia is made up of six states and two territories. Each state and territory has its own parliament, flag and floral emblem. Australia became a federated nation after the union of the six colonies on 1 January 1901. Bound by one parliament, one constitution and one flag.
Northern Territory is almost an entire tropical region the territory has perfectly straight borders with three Australian states with the Timor Sea bordering the intricate coastline to its north. The Northern Territory is often perceived as being entirely arid and desert like which although true for much of the interior, contrasts with the fertile wetlands at the' Top End' which includes Darwin, Jabiru and Katherine. The south is often referred to as the 'Red Centre', because of its red 'martian like' appearance typified by the Alice Springs and Ayres Rock (Uluru) region. Although the Northern Territory is a beautiful majestic place, it can also be harsh and unforgiving since water and fuel may not be readily available and shade may be difficult find.
Just as the region is surrounded by mystery and intriguing rock formations, the Alice Springs Airport has also had its own share of intrigue. Built in 1940 by the Department of Defence and used primarily by the Royal Air Transport and the United States Air Force, to bring troops, and supplies into the area. The airport, then called the Seven Mile Aerodrome, quickly became the main transit base for RAAF transport planes during WWII. There were some civilian aircraft, but the main focus was the military, as a major refuelling, staging facility for military transport planes, safely stowing the planes away in a neutral area while the war continued to rage in the north.
Alice Springs Airport is just 15 kilometres / 9 miles from central Alice Springs. Some of the many amenities that Alice Springs Airport provides are bureaux de change, restaurants, gift, souvenir and duty-free shops.
Alice Springs Airport handles a number of domestic flights, is one of the only airports in Australia to feature curfew-free air services.The Airports Code is ASP
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