Capital : Hobart
Climate : Tasmania has a cool temperate climate with four distinct seasons
Soils : Tasmania's soils are no more fertile than those of mainland Australia
Fauna : The island of Tasmania was home to the Thylacine and the Tasmanian Devil
Politics : Tasmania is a State in the Australian federation.
Pacific Ocean
Transport
: The main air carriers are Qantas and its subsidiary Jetstar, Virgin Blue, and Tiger Airways (Low cost airline).
Currency : Australian dollar (AUD); 1 AUD = 33.641 Indian Rupee =
0.7729 $( USD ), = 0.6421 Euro (subject to change).
Cuisine : Typical English cuisine is the prominent food in most areas of Tasmania.
Language: English is the official language.
Places to visit
Hobart is the picturesque capital city of Tasmania and The Tasman Peninsula, Richmond (the oldest historic town in Tasmania). The East Coast of Tasmania, Huon Valley, Bruny Island, Mount Field National Park, Cradle Mountain and The South West National Park are the ultimate places to visit in Tasmania.
A brief description
Tasmania, located in Australian island is the prime alluring feature of the locale. Positioned just 240 kms (150 mi) south of the eastern side of the continent, Tasmania offers a majestic vacation. The deserted beaches, mountains, 17 national parks and rugged coastlines are the utmost treasures of the place- Tasmania. Tasmania is now becoming a favorite hikers spot and thus grabs global visitor’s attention. Tasmania is popular as it has the clearest and non polluted air in the entire globe. Sparsely populated and surrounded by Bass Strait, The Southern Ocean and the Tasman Sea, Tasmania is the ultimate place to make your visit in Australia.