Tasmania

geographical name Tas·ma·nia \taz-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\

Definition of TASMANIA

island SE Australia S of Victoria; a state ∗ Hobart area 26,383 square miles (68,332 square kilometers), pop 471,400

— Tas·ma·ni·an \taz-ˈmā-nē-ən, -nyən\ adjective or noun

Tas·ma·nia or formerly Van Die·men's Land \van-ˈdē-mənz\

TASMANIA Defined for Kids

geographical name Tas·ma·nia \taz-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\

island SE Australia; capital, Hobart

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