| Capital: | Hobart |
| Cities: | Launceston |
| Products: | Copper, zinc, tin, lead, apples, potatoes |
Just the Facts
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Tasmania is an island state. It is also the smallest state in Australia. |
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The Bass Strait separates Tasmania from the Australian mainland. |
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Tasmania was originally known as Van Dieman’s Land. It is the second oldest of the Australian colonies. |
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A large portion of this state is covered by mountains. Tasmania’s tallest peak is Mount Ossa, which is 5,305 feet above sea level. |
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Tasmania has the highest average rainfall of any Australian state. |
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Tasmania is home to over 5 million sheep that produce more than 20,000 tons of wool a year. |
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They grow and sell over 60,000 tons of apples a year. |
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People fish for scale fish, shark, scallops, oysters, abalone and crayfish in this area. |
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Almost half the state is covered by forest. This timber is used to produce native hardwood for building and construction, and paper products. |
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Saw-milling and wood-chipping are important jobs in Tasmania. |
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