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Tasmania
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An island state of Australia off its southeastern coast, with Hobart as its capital.
"They took a ferry across the Bass Strait to Tasmania."
"Tasmania is known for its wilderness and unique wildlife."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Australian island state south of the mainland.
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Etymology
Named after the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, who charted the island in 1642.