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Hobart is the state capital of Tasmania and was founded in 1804 as a penal colony. Hobart has also been known as Hobart Town and Hobarton and was named after Lord Hobart, the British secretary of state for war and the colonies. The first European settlement began in 1803. The city, initially known as Hobart Town or Hobarton, The area's indigenous inhabitants were members of the semi-nomadic Mouheneener people. The city is the southernmost capital city in Australia and the least populated state capital.

Featuring the second deepest natural port in the world annd shipping is a significant contributor to the city's economy. Hobart is the home port for the Antarctic activities of Australia and France. Manufacturing and also tourism are other big parts of the economy. The River Derwent and Mount Wellington / kunanyi are dominating natural features of the city and visitors that come to the city are usually there to explore its historic inner suburbs and nationally acclaimed restaurants and cafes, as well as its vibrant music and nightlife culture. The two major draw-cards are the weekly market in Salamanca Place, and the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). Hobart also offers a thriving wine industry.

• Population: 222 356 1
• Postcode: 7000
• Location: 721 km southeast of Melbourne
• Main Roads: Tasman Hwy A3, East Derwent Hwy B32 and South Arm Hwy B33
• Radio Stations: DAB+: 7HO Classic Hits, ABC Classic, ABC Country, ABC Grandstand, ABC Hobart, ABC Jazz, ABC Kids Listen, ABC News on Radio, ABC RN, Double J, Easy Hits, KIX Country, Oldskool Hits, Triple M Classic Rock Digital, Triple J, Triple J Unearthed. FM: 7HO FM (101.7 MHz), ABC Classic (93.9 MHz), Edge Radio (99.3 MHz), Energy FM (87.8 MHz), Hobart FM (92.1 / 96.1 MHz), Hot 100.9 (100.9 MHz), Huon FM (95.3 / 98.5 MHz), RPH Print Radio Tasmania (106.9 MHz), SBS Radio (105.7 MHz), Triple M (107.3 MHz), Triple J (92.9 MHz) and Ultra 1065 (106.5 MHz). AM: ABC Hobart (936 kHz), ABC News on Radio (747 kHz), ABC RN (585 KHz), Rete Italia (1611 kHz), RPH Print Radio Tasmania (864 kHz) and Tote Sport Radio (1080 kHz)

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	Tasman Bridge: Nigh view of the Tasman Bridge and River Derwent from Rosny Hill Lookout, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands
	Hobart: Nigh view of Hobart CBD from Rosny Hill Lookout, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands

1 Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2016 Census QuickStats

Last updated: 02-Aug-2020 11:56

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