The countries that are Australia's closest neighbours are Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Indonesia. At their closest point, the mainland of Australia and Papua New Guinea are 150 km from each other. New Zealand is also quite close.
Bear in mind that Tasmania is part of Australia.
The closest countries to Australia are Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Indonesia.
New Caledonia and New Zealand are also close.
Tasmania is Australia's southernmost state, and its closest neighbour is New Zealand.
Tasmania is part of the country of Australia.
There is no country in Tasmania. Tasmania is a small island, and one of the states of Australia.
Tasmania is a part of the country of Australia.
The nearest island directly south of Tasmania is Bruny Island.
Tasmania is a state in Australia.
Tasmania is part of the country of Australia. It is Australia's island state.
There are no countries in Tasmania. Tasmania is Australia's southern island state.
Tasmania is one of the six states of Australia.
Tasmania is not a capital: it is a state.Tasmania is one of the states of the country of Australia, and its capital is Hobart.
Australia Mainland Australia is due north of Tasmania. Tasmania is an island state of Australia.
The country of New Zealand lies due east of the Australian state of Tasmania.
Victoria is the state closest to the island state of Tasmania. Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, and Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, are 378 miles (609 km) apart.