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Was Tasmania always called Tasmania?
it was originally called Van Diemen's Land
What is the name of the ferry that runs between Victoria and Tasmania and what Tasmanian city does it sail to?
The ferry that runs between Victoria and Tasmania is called the Spirit of Tasmania. It docks at Devonport in Tasmania.
What is the lower house of Parliament called in Tasmania?
The lower House of Parliament in Tasmania is the House of Assembly.
Tasmania is connected to the mainland by what means of transportation?
A passenger and vehicular ferry crosses from Australia's mainland to Tasmania daily. The ferry is called the Spirit of Tasmania.
What is Tasmania often called?
the 'Apple Isle
What is the lower House of Parliament called in Tasmania and South Australia?
The lower House of Parliament in both South Australia and Tasmania is called the House of Assembly.
What did Abel Tasman give to Tasmania?
His name. Tasmania was called Van Diemen's Land from 1642-1855. Name was changed to Tasmania for Abel Tasman who discovered it in 1642.
When did the first fleet stop at Tasmania?
The First Fleet did not stop in Tasmania. There was no settlement in Tasmania (then called Van Diemen's Land), and it was not the location where the new colony was to be established, so there was no reason to stop there.
What is the stretch of the water that separates Victoria and Tasmania?
The body of water between Tasmania and the Australian mainland is called Bass Strait.
Where do you catch the ferry to Tasmania from?
The ferries are called "Spirit of Tasmania" 1 and 2. They leave from Melbourne and dock in Devonport (in the north of Tasmania). The website for the ferries can be found at the related link below.
What is 'Van Diemen's Land' name today?
Van Diemen's Land is now called Tasmania. It is one of the states of Australia.
What are the houses of Parliament called in Tasmania?
The houses of Parliament in Tasmania are the Legislative Council (upper house) and House of Assembly (lower house).
