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Tasmania
Tasmania is an island state of Australia. It’s located approximately 150 miles from the southern tip of the mainland. The island’s main industries include eco-tourism and mining. It is named after the Tasmanian devil, which exists only on the island.
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Tasmania is a state. It is the island state which is part of the country of Australia.
It was named after Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire, the Lord Hobart - secretary of state under George III.
Hobart is named after Robert Hobart the general secretary under king George the 3rd.
What country is due east of Tasmania?
The country of New Zealand lies due east of the Australian state of Tasmania.
What is the population of Tasmania?
The population of Tasmania, as of June 2013, was approximately 513,000.
Tasmania is the island state located off the southern coast of Australia. It is the smallest state in Australia in area. (The Australian Capital Territory is not a state, but a territory.)
A Tasmanian is not an animal. A Tasmanian is a resident of Tasmania, Australia's island state.
What day is it in Tasmania if it is noon on Sunday?
If it is noon on Sunday in Tasmania then the day, in Tasmania, is .... surprise! ... Sunday!
Who was the first premier of Tasmania?
Holding the position from 1856 to 1857, William Champ was the first Premier of Tasmania. He had previously served in the army.
What kind of climate do Tasmanian devils live in?
The Tasmanian devil is found in Tasmania, Australia's southern island state. Average temperatures in summer range between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius (62 and 73 degrees Fahrenheit), while winter temperatures tend to range between 3 and 11 degrees Celsius (37 and 51 degrees Fahrenheit).
Why was Port Arthur chosen for one of the settlements?
Port Arthur penal colony in Tasmania was originally established in 1830 as a logging and timber-getting camp. In 1833, convicts from the other colonies of Australia were sent there, particularly repeat offenders, to provide labour for the timber industry.
What is the depth of bass strait?
At its deepest point, Bass Strait is 70m deep. Its average depth is 50m.
Where are Hobart and Launceston located?
Hobart and Launceston are cities in Australia's island state of Tasmania. Hobart is the capital.
When did the Europeans hunt and kill all the aborigines in Tasmania?
They didn't.
A large number of Tasmanian Aborigines were indeed massacred during the 1800s, but one of the main problems was the relocation of the remainder to poorly-resourced islands, where they died from neglect, after being promised they would be looked after. This all occurred during the 1800s. The last fullblooded Tasmanian Aborigine, Truganini, died in 1876.
How long did Port Arthur operate?
47 years.
The first convicts arrived in Port Arthur in 1830, and the gaol was closed in 1877.
When was Van Diemens Land established?
Van Diemen's Land was established as a colony in 1803, but continued to be administered by the Governor of New South Wales. In June 1825, Van Diemen's Land was separated administratively from New South Wales, and Hobart Town was declared the capital of the colony.
