According to Wikipedia “Tasmania is an island state of the Commonwealth of Australia. It is located 240 km (150 mi) to the south of the Australian mainland, separated by Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 334 islands. The state has a population of over 515,000 (as of September 2015), almost half of which resides in the Greater Hobart precinct, which forms the metropolitan area of the state capital and largest city, Hobart. Tasmania’s area is 68,401 km2 (26,410 sq mi), of which the main island covers 64,519 km2 (24,911 sq mi) and is a little bigger than the state of West Virginia. Tasmania is promoted as a natural state; almost 45% of Tasmania lies in reserves, national parks, and World Heritage Sites and the state was the founding place of the first environmental party in the world.” Some good Tasmania Links: History, CIA, Hillman, UNESCO, Wikitravel, Attractions (Google), Images (Google), Landmarks (Google), LP, RG, Fodor, Frommer, Travel Guides, Backpacker, Hostels, Weather, Bus, Auto Rental, Camping and, of course, Food.