Hobart and island state of Tasmania

Hobart ďż˝ capital of Tasmania

Hobart is the capital of the state of Tasmania. It was founded in 1803 when the government in Sydney sent soldiers and convicts there to protect British sealing and whaling interests. Today, Hobart stands on the estuary of the Derwent River surrounding one of the worldďż˝s finest deep water harbours. It still has many historical reminders of the convict days, and of early sailors, sealers and whalers. Hobart today has a population of 180,000.

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STATE OF TASMANIA:-
Nickname:            The Island State
Population:          473,200
Land area:           67,800 sq km 
Coastline length:    3200 km
Highest point:       Mt. Ossa (1617 m)
Coldest place:       Shannon (minus 13 Celcius on 30 June 1981)
Hottest place:       non, with Tasmania holding Australian record for least sunshine in one year

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