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West Alligator River

river, Northern Territory, Australia
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The West Alligator River is one of three perennial rivers in the northeastern Northern Territory, Australia, that flow into the Van Diemen Gulf. It is approximately 50 miles (80 km) long and generally runs parallel to the South Alligator River. The explorer Captain Phillip Parker King named these rivers the Alligator Rivers in the early 19th century, mistakenly believing the crocodiles found there were alligators. The region encompassing these rivers is largely within Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich natural and cultural resources, including significant Aboriginal rock art sites dating back thousands of years.12

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