Tasmania
Tasmania is an island state of Australia, located south of the mainland across Bass Strait.
Tasmania is an island state of Australia, located south of the mainland across Bass Strait. Its capital and largest city is Hobart.
What it is
Tasmania is Australia's smallest state by both area (68,401 km²) and population (573,479 as of June 2023). The state includes the main island of Tasmania plus several smaller islands, including Bruny, King, Flinders and Macquarie islands. It was formerly known as Van Diemen's Land and joined the Australian Federation in 1901.
Key details
Tasmania has a cool temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Its landscape features mountains, forests, lakes and rugged coastlines. Large parts of the state are protected as national parks, reserves and World Heritage areas. The state is known for endemic wildlife, including the Tasmanian devil, and many species found nowhere else in the world.
People and economy
Most residents live in the south-east and north of the state. Major economic activities include tourism, mining, livestock farming and services. Hobart serves as the capital and largest city.
In short
- Tasmania is Australia's smallest state by area and population.
- The state is known for its wilderness, temperate climate and distinctive wildlife.
- Hobart is the capital and largest city.
- Tasmania was formerly called Van Diemen's Land.
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Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/place/TasmaniaSupports: Location, island-state status, islands included, capital city
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/summary/TasmaniaSupports: Area, historical naming, colonial history, Federation date, economic activities, World Heritage area
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TasmaniaSupports: Population estimate and status as Australia's smallest and least populous state