Tasmania

Tasmania is the smallest state and the only island state in Australian. Map of Tasmania demonstrates its location which is about 240 kilometers off the coast of mainland Australia, at the southeastern corner. Being an island, it shelters distinct wildlife, many of which are endangered or extinct elsewhere like the infamous Tasmanian devil, the spotted-tail and the eastern quoll are the three biggest carnivorous marsupials on the planet. It is a place of wild and beautiful landscapes, temperate climate, wonderful wine and food, hospitable people, a rich history, and a relaxed island lifestyle. Over one-third of the state has been preserved for National Parks and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. State Library of Tasmania is an ideal place for literary buffs and scholars containing an array of topical books, glossy magazine and periodicals. To meet the increasing demand of accommodation, Tasmania has many luxury and discount hotels. Budget Accommodation in Smithton Tasmania is ideal for backpackers and low-budget travelers.   

Surrounded by the Southern Ocean, Tasman Sea and Bass Strait, the air is clean, the water pure and the soil fertile. More than one third of Tasmania is preserved in a network of national parks and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Tasmania's climate is described as temperate maritime, being surrounded by sea, and rarely experiences extremes of temperature. The prevailing weather pattern is from west to east and as a result the west coast is the wettest, while the east coast is almost always warmer and milder than the rest of the state. Summer brings warm days and mild evenings from December to February, while winter can be stormy with snow on the mountain peaks between July and August. Rainfall occurs throughout the year. Map of Tasmania shows that the island is the southernmost of the eight Australian states and territories. Moreover, Tasmania is home to many excellent national parks and historical sights including State Library of Tasmania.

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