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Tasmania
Island Details
Status The smallest Australian state, is in fact an island.
Capital City Hobart
Climate
Summer is hot, dry and windy, while winter (June to August) can be quite cold, with persistent rain. Along the southern coast many mountains and hills are snow-capped.
General Information Separated by the Bass Strait from the mainland, it is historically famous for penal colonies (long closed) and the unique marsupial, the Tasmanian Devil. Important industries include dairy, wool, lumber, mining and mineral processing.
Location Description 150 miles directly south of mainland Australia.
Latitude/Longitude 42° 53S, 147° 19E
Terrain This island has it all, from impressive mountains, lakes, rivers and waterfalls, to thick rain forests.
Languages English, native dialects
Official Currency Australian Dollar
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Population 469,000
Land Area 68,332 sq km (26,383 sq miles)
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