Tasmania

The island of Tasmania, an Australian state, is located 240 km (150 miles) south of the eastern portion of the continent, being separated from it by Bass Strait. Tasmania has a population of 456,652 (census 2001) and an area of 68,332 km² (26 383 square miles). As at 31 March 2003, Tasmania's estimated resident population was 476,199. Tasmania has the nickname Apple Isle due to the large number of apples grown there.

Prominent Tasmanians

Main article: List of Prominent Tasmanians

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For a small population base Tasmania has produced a number of significant people in many areas. These include: the actor Errol Flynn, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (Mary Donaldson), Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting and Politician Bob Brown.

Related Topics:
Errol Flynn - Crown Princess Mary of Denmark - Cricket - Ricky Ponting - Bob Brown

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