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Kakadu is a
national park located in the North Territory of Australia and it
is situated one hundred and seventy one kilometer east of
Darwin. The word kakadu come from an aboriginal floodplain
language which was spoken in the beginning of the 20 th century
in the north of the park. The language was called gaagudju or
kakadu. The Mungguy and Bininj, the aboriginal people tell that
kakadu has six seasons. The seasons are known as Gunumeleng,
Gudjewg, Banggerreng, Yegge Wurrgeng and Gurrung. When you visit
the Kakadu National Park you will learn about plants, animals,
and the people. The people of this area are considered as unique
people for Australians. The land of Kakadu was inhabited for
over forty thousand years. You will also discover on this land
cave paintings, archaeological sites, rocks painting which will
make you learn more about the culture of the aboriginal people
of this region. |
