It's worth remembering that although Tasmania is small, it's landscape is diverse and its population decentralised.
Location: Roughly triangular island off Australia's south east corner.
Population: 477,1000
Size:
68,332 square kilometers
Weather: The climate is warm most of the year, although winters can be cold. The east coast generally gets the better (i.e. drier) weather.
Average temperatures: summer 12-22 °C winter 4-11 °C.
Local Economy
Based on farming, fishing and mining: it is the main base for Antarctic missions.
Hobart house prices are among the cheapest in any Australian capital: the average was $265,000 in December 2004.
About Tasmania
Tasmania is Australia’s own emerald isle, 20% of which is World Heritage-listed national park. It has highly acclaimed wine and food plus European heritage dating back to the early 1800s. The locals have a well-earned reputation as being the friendliest people in Australia.
The island has a good network of roads and a number of regional airports. Overnight ferries take about 10 hours to cross the Bass Strait to Melbourne.
Hobart
Hobart is the smallest and most southerly of Australia’s capitals, home to nearly half of Tasmania’s residents, has the most original buildings of any major city, and is considered the most picturesque.
Salamanca Market is located amongst listed buildings containing galleries, shops and cafes in tree-lined streets. The City comes alive during summer with Hobart Summer Festival, the finish line of the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race, the Taste of Tasmania culinary experience, and the Hobart Regatta.
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