Tasmania Australia

Tasmania Australia - an island state of Australia. It is located 240 kilometres (150 miles) to the south of the Australian mainland, separated from it by the Bass Strait, with the archipelago ( chain of islands) containing the southernmost point of the country. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, & the surrounding 1000 islands.The state capital & largest city is Hobart. Hobart , Tasmania is the least-populated Australian state capital city, & 2nd-smallest if territories are taken into account, before Darwin , Northern Territory. The city, initially known as Hobart Town or Hobarton, was named after Lord Hobart, the British Secretary of State for war & the colonies. Tasmania was named after Abel Janszoon Tasman a Dutch seafarer & explorer, best known for his voyages of 1642 & 1644 . Popular foods here are Wild abalone & lobster. Tasmania is well known for its abundant marine life & great fishing, it is also one of the world's premier suppliers of wild abalone & lobster... Leatherwood honey Black truffles Premium fresh fruit & vegetables. Farmed salmon. Tasmania deals out more than just world-class whiskys: the region is also famous for its gin and vodkas, and other spirits Sports Tasmania JackJumpers a Basketball team Tasmania Tigers a cricket team South Hobart Football Club a Australian soccer club Hobart Hurricanes a T20 cricket Big Bash League. North-West Tasmania Thunder a Australian basketball team 🇦🇺