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Quick Facts

	Currency	Australian Dollar (AUD)
	Language	English
	Area	1357.3 km²
	Climate	Hobart has a mild temperate oceanic climate, with four distinct seasons.


Summer:	Max- 100°F (38°C) \| Min- 48°F(6°C)
Winter:	Max- 68°F (20°C) \| Min- 36°F(2°C)

Also known as:	Hobart Town, Hobarton.
Famous for:	Its Cascade beers, busy harbors and the beautiful historic buildings.
Geographical Location:	Located on the estuary of the Derwent River in the south-east Tasmania.
Latitude, Longitude & Altitude:	42°52'S, 147°19'E and 110 meters above sea level.
Best time to visit:	November to March.
Neighbouring Cities:	Burnie, City of Clarence, Devonport, City of Glenorchy.
Means of Local Transport:	Buses, taxis/cabs, trains, ferries.

Overview
Hobart is Australia's is an important city in southern Australia and the capital of the island state of Tasmania. The city of Hobart is located at at the foot of Mt Wellington and on the estuary of the Derwent River on the south-east coast of the island of Tasmania. The city came into being in 1803 and early in its history it was a major whaling port and shipbuilding centre. Today the city functions as the main administrative and commercial centre of Tasmania. It has a population of about 130,000, which is about 40 per cent of Tasmanians.

The small size of the city, the riverside location, the busy harbour and the beautiful historic buildings all add to its charm. Hobart is the Australia’s second oldest capital city, the gateway to Antarctica and homeport for Australia’s only icebreaker, Aurora Australis. Hobart was also the first city in Australia to have a casino, this was established in 1973. Hobart is bestowed with many historical elements like Arthur's Circus, a circle of cottages built around a village green, St George's Anglican Church, and Anglesea Barracks, built in 1811 is the oldest military establishment in Australia.