What is Tasmania?
Q: What is Tasmania?
A: Tasmania is a large island off the southern coast of mainland Australia that is also a state of Australia.
Q: What is the capital and largest city of Tasmania?
A: The capital and largest city of Tasmania is Hobart.
Q: When did Tasmania become separated from the mainland?
A: Tasmania became separated from the mainland at the end of the most recent ice age about 10,000 years ago.
Q: What makes Tasmania unique in terms of natural history?
A: Tasmania has wonderful natural history, and it is the most forested part of Australia. It also has some rare animals such as eastern quolls and Tasmanian devils, as well as some country's largest areas of temperate rainforest.
Q: Is there any other significant wildlife in Tasmania?
A: Yes, there are many species of birds, reptiles, amphibians and marine life found in Tasmanian waters. Additionally, there are many mammals such as wallabies, wombats and echidnas living on land.
Q: Are there any national parks or reserves in Tasmania?
A: Yes, there are numerous national parks and reserves throughout Tasmania that protect its unique environment and wildlife.