Tasmania
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Tasmania is an island state of Australia, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait. Originally established as a British penal colony, it was formerly known as Van Diemen's Land before becoming a founding state of the Australian federation. Its capital city is Hobart, located on the Derwent River.
Statistics
Area
68,401.00 km²
Population
539,590