Tasmania

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Tasmania

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

Location