Life in Tasmania
Some facts and figures
The population of Tasmania is close to 500,000 with the main centres being Hobart (capital city with 203,600 people), Launceston (98, 500, Burnie (18,000) and Devonport (25,000)
Tasmania has more than 2000km of walking tracks and 18 national parks
The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area covers 1.38 million hectares
Hobart has the nation's second lowest rainfall (626mm or 24 inches) of all Australian capital cities
The average summer temperature is a comfortable 21°C (70°F). Winter's average is 12°C (52°F)
For Health professionals seeking a change of scene, Tasmania
- Tasmania Online
This website has been developed by the State of Tasmania to provide public access to some State, Commonwealth and local government information, including text, maps and various forms of data
- Discover Tasmania
The official Web site of tourism in Tasmania, Australia. Interactive travel planner and information on events accommodation and visitor attractions in Tasmania.
- Tour Tasmania
Detailed descriptions of the Tasmania regions including their localities and attractions
- Welcome to Tasmania
This site lists many interesting facts about Tasmania. There are links to maps and information about many Tasmanian towns.
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