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Tasmania's spectacular scenery, friendly people and relaxed lifestyle make it a great place to live.
| Population: | 500 000 |
| Latitude: | 40 degrees South (Rome, Bordeaux, Chicago are all 40 degrees North) |
| Major population centres: | Hobart (South) - 210 000 people Launceston (North) - 100 000 people Devonport (North-West) - 25 000 people Burnie (North-West) - 25 000 people |
| Major industries: | Food and Beverage, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Services, Mining, Tourism, Forestry, Mining |
| Land area: | 68 000 sq kms (roughly same size as Ireland) |
| Average Gross State Product Per capita: | $39 160 |
