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Tasmania, Australia

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Capital City of Tasmania

The Capital City of Tasmania (TAS) is Hobart. It is in the south of the state, extending over both sides of the River Derwent.  Tasmania is the smallest of Australia's six states, and is an island lying off the south-east corner of the Australian mainland.

Population

• The 2006 Census of the resident population of Tasmania was 476,481.
  • 75.2% of these were born in Australia, 4.0% were born in England, 0.6% were born in Scotland.
  • 2006 Census QuickStats : Tasmania
• The 2006 Census of Hobart (Statistical Division) was 200,525.
  • 81.6% of these were born in Australia, 4.0% in England and 0.6% in Scotland.
  • Others included: New Zealand 0.8%, Germany 0.5% and Netherlands 0.4%.
  • The median age was 38 years,
  • 14.6% of the population were aged over 65.
  • Children under 15 years of age totalled 19.1%.

Useful Links

• Tasmanian Government Website - Your gateway to Tasmania, with a comprehensive index and listing of all Tasmanian websites.
• Discover Tasmania - Tasmania's Official Tourist website
• Spirit of Tasmania - Ferry service between Tasmania and the Australian mainland.

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