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Business Overview
The main contributors to the economy of the city of Darwin. The most important mineral resources are gold, zinc and bauxite, along with manganese and many others. The energy production is mostly off shore with oil and natural gas from the Timor Sea. But the leader in GDP contribution is the Tourism industry which has developed rapidly in the last few years. The tourism industry employs almost 70% of the Darwin city's population. Being a port Darwin's economy has always been on a high.

Importance of Darwin port is expected to grow due to increased exploitation of petroleum in the nearby Timor Sea, and due to the completion of the railway link and continued expansion in trade with Asia. Recently various construction projects have also started in the region. Wharf Precinct, which includes a large convention and exhibition centre, apartment housing including Outrigger Pandanas and Evolution on Gardiner, retail and entertainment outlets including a large wave pool and safe swimming lagoon, are the projects worth mentioning. The Chinatown project has also started with plans to construct multi-level carparks, Chinese-themed retail and dining outlets.

Major Business Centers
Darwin Convention Centre:
Darwin Convention Centre is an important landmark of City of darwin. Its waterfront setting is quite befitting. To the Larrakia, the traditional owners of Darwin, the harbour is a place of connection where they have welcomed visitors for centuries while trading with other indigenous tribes and Southeast Asian neighbours. Darwin Convention Centre enhances is a dream venue for any kind of event.

The center secures the chances of stronger attendance, adds a level of anticipation and excitement to an event and gives people a unique taste of northern Australian culture. The Darwin Convention Centre was designed to be the most energy efficient building possible with careful consideration to the orientation and shape and integrative design to minimise overall energy consumption for the lifetime of the building. The Darwin convention center is not only advanced in terms of technological specifications but is also a very eco-friendly venue. Thus it has become the first choice of event organisrs throughout the world.

Darwin Showgrounds and exhibition centers:
The Darwin showgrounds and Exhibition Centre is the ideal venue for all major exhibitions and functions. The venue is set on 22 hectares of landscaped tropical ground .The showgrounds also host outdoor concerts and special events in an area that can accommodate in excess of 10,000 people. The center offer a captivating and unique environment where shaded canopies of trees surround the main oval, permitting fleeting glimpses of the Darwin Harbour. The center provides all modern convention and exhibition facilities and still secures the natural ambience of the place. The center is located just 12 kms from the City Centre and is easily accesible from the central part of the City, Palmerston and surrounding areas. The venue hosts several world class events throughout the year. The venue is home to the famous Royal Darwin Show. The center is a perfect place for any kind of conventions, exhibitions or trade fairs. The center has an edge of easier accessibility over the other venues and also scores well in terms of the facilities it has on offer.