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Tasmania could be said to have been founded by Lieutenant-Governor David Collins in 1804. He was directed by the British Government to establish a convict settlement on Australia's southern coast. This settlement did not succeed due to the lack of fresh water, suitable local timber and the fact that the treacherous entrance to Port Phillip Bay made the site unusable as a whaling base.
Collins had heard that there was better land and timber in Van Diemen's Land, so he moved most of the settlement across Bass Strait, and established Hobart on the Derwent River early in 1804.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoAborigines were in Tasmania long before white settlers. However, the first known European to discover Tasmania was Dutch explorer Abel Tasman.
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What is the longitude and latitude of Tasmania?
THE latitude and longitude of Tasmania is 147 E and 42 S
How wide is Tasmania?
At its widest point from east to west, Tasmania spans 315 km.
Why is Tasmania called Tasmania?
Tasmania has had two different names.Tasmania's original name was Van Diemen's Land and it was named after the Governor of Batavia, Antony Van Diemen.In the mid 1800s, it was renamed after the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, the first European to discover and land on the island.
When was New York founded date?
The Town of Gouverneur was founded 1810. The Village was founded in 1850.
Where was India founded?
India was founded in India =,=
Is it humid in Tasmania?
No, it is cold in Tasmania. Tasmania is in the Southern Hemisphere.
What is short for Tasmania?
The abbreviation for Tasmania is Tas.
What volcanoes are in Tasmania?
Tasmania is geologically inactive. There are no volcanoes.
Does Tasmania have a desert or volcano?
Tasmania has no deserts but does have volcanoes which are either dormant or extinct.
Who are the neighbors to Tasmania?
Just above Tasmania is the mainland Australia and New Zealand is South-East of Tasmania. Tasmania is a part of Australia
What is the largest country in Tasmania?
There are no countries in Tasmania. Tasmania is Australia's southern island state.
What is the nickname of Tasmania?
Tasmania's nickname is The Apple Isle.Some also refer to Tasmania as "Tassie".
Can you buy a fox in Tasmania?
No!!! It is illegal in Tasmania. ;(
Where is the Bay of Fires located?
Tasmania Tasmania
Who found Tasmania in Australia?
Abel Tasmania.
What day is it in Tasmania if it is noon on Sunday?
If it is noon on Sunday in Tasmania then the day, in Tasmania, is .... surprise! ... Sunday!
Which country is in Tasmania?
There is no country in Tasmania. Tasmania is a small island, and one of the states of Australia.
