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What was Tasmania known as before it was named Tasmania?
Van Diemen's Land
Do wallaroos live in Tasmania?
No. Wallaroos, also known as euros, do not live in Tasmania.
What was Tasmania known early in the 1800s?
Tasmania was known as Hoistitue (Moari). The president was called Wayne Ker. Hopefully this answered your question. :) Bob
What separates Tasmania and Victoria?
The Australian states of Tasmania and Victoria are separated by Bass Strait.
What is the name of the island in Tasmania that protects Little penguins?
Bruny Island, on the southeastern end of Tasmania, is well known for its Little penguins, also known as Fairy penguins.
Which Australian state was formerly known as Van Diemen's Land?
Tasmania was formerly known as Van Diemen's Land.Van Diemen's Land was established as a colony in 1803, and became Tasmania in 1856. It was renamed Tasmania in honour of its European discoverer, Abel Tasman.
What narrow sea lies between Tasmania and Australia?
Tasmania is part of Austalia.However, the body of water that lies between the Austalian state of Tasmania and the mainland is known as Bass Strait (not "straight").
What was Tasmania known as before it got its current name?
It was formerly known as Van Diemen's Land.
Who circumnavigated Tasmania proving it was an island?
Explorers George Bass and Matthew Flinders were the first to circumnavigate what was then known as Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania).
Where is Tasmania's Wilderness located?
Most of Tasmania's "Wilderness" is located up along the West coast of the island. Especially the Southwest Wilderness, as it is known today.
Which explorer gave his name Tasmania?
No explorer gave his name to Tasmania. Tasmania was first known as Van Diemen's Land from 1642, when Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovered it. In 1856, Queen Victoria approved a petition to rename the island of Van Diemen's Land 'Tasmania' in honour of Tasman.
What is the altitude of Tasmania?
The highest mountain in Tasmania is Mount Ossa, at 1617 metres.
