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The Tasman Sea is the large body of water between Australia and New Zealand, some 2000 kilometres (1250 miles) across. It is a south-western segment of the South Pacific Ocean. The sea was named after the Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman, the first recor The Tasman Sea is the large body of water between Australia and New Zealand, some 2000 kilometres (1250 miles) across. It is a south-western segment of the South Pacific Ocean. The sea was named after the Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman, the first recorded European to encounter New Zealand and Tasmania. The British explorer Captain James Cook later extensively navigated the Tasman Sea in the 1770s as part of his first voyage of exploration. ded European to encounter New Zealand and Tasmania. The British explorer Captain James Cook later extensively navigated the Tasman Sea in the 1770s as part of his first voyage of exploration. The Tasman Sea is the large body of water between Australia and New Zealand, some 2000 kilometres (1250 miles) across. It is a south-western segment of the South Pacific Ocean. The sea was named after the Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman, the first recorded European to encounter New Zealand and Tasmania. The British explorer Captain James Cook later extensively navigated the Tasman Sea in the 1770s as part of his first voyage of exploration.
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∙ 12y agoTasmania lies south of the Australian mainland. It is in the newly-designated but not yet ratified Southern Ocean.
For those who do not "believe in" the Southern Ocean, Tasmania is in the South Pacific.
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∙ 12y agoTasmania is found within the Southern Ocean.
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∙ 12y agoTasmania is located in the Southern Ocean.
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∙ 12y agoIndian ocean or the tasman sea
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What are the surrounding states of Tasmania?
Tasmania is an island state and shares only one land or sea border - and that is with Victoria. Apart from this, it is surrounded by Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean.
What island is just below Tasmania?
The nearest island directly south of Tasmania is Bruny Island.
Is the island of Tasmania part of Madagascar?
No. The island of Tasmania is one of the states of Australia.
What is the Population of king island Tasmania?
The area of King Island - Tasmania - is 1,098 square kilometers.
Is melville island Australia's second largest island after Tasmania?
Yes, Melville is the largest island after Tasmania.
Island where you'd find a sick little devil?
On the Australian Island Tasmania, Tasmania is the answer.
Is Hobart the island south of Melbourne Australia?
Not quite; the state of Tasmania is the island and Hobart is the capital of Tasmania. The island of Tasmania lies south of Melbourne and the state of Victoria.
What island is Tasmania on?
Tasmania is an island, and state located off the southern coast of Victoria, Australia.
What is the largest country in Tasmania?
There are no countries in Tasmania. Tasmania is Australia's southern island state.
On what continent is Tasmania located?
Tasmania is an island, so it is not physically part of any continent. It is, however, the only island state of Australia.
Are Flinders Island and Tasmania Island the same thing?
No. Flinders Island lies in Bass Strait, between the island state of Tasmania and the Australian mainland.
Which country is in Tasmania?
There is no country in Tasmania. Tasmania is a small island, and one of the states of Australia.
