Tasmania
Tasmania is located 150 miles south of the eastern side of the continent, being separated from it by Bass Strait. The state of Tasmania includes the island of Tasmania, which is the 26th largest island in the world, and other surrounding islands. The state has an estimated population of 500,000 with almost half located in the greater Hobart area. Tasmania is promoted as the Natural State and has a large and relatively unspoiled natural environment.
The state capital and largest city is Hobart, which encompasses the local government areas of City of Hobart, City of Glenorchy, City of Clarence and generally included is the satellite town of Kingston. Other major population centres include Launceston in the north and Devonport and Burnie in the northwest. As well as rugged and ancient natural beauty, Tasmania has a thriving creative culture, a rich history of convicts, piners, miners and whalers and fabulous food and wine.
Tasmania has a maritime climate with four distinct seasons. Summer (Dec - Mar) is warm, Autumn (Mar - May) has sunny days and riotous colour, winter (Jun - Aug) is cold and spring (Sep - Nov) is fresh but often unpredictable. Rainfall varies dramatically across the Island. Hobart is Australia's second-driest capital city while the west coast attracts huge rainfall.
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