Fun facts about Hobart
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Hobart was named after Lord Hobart, the British Secretary of State for war and the colonies.
Hobart
Australia
Hobart is the capital and most populous city of the island state of Tasmania, Australia. Located in Tasmania's south-east on the estuary of the River Derwent, it is the southernmost capital city in Australia.
From the “Name” section
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Charles Darwin visited Hobart Town in February 1836 as part of the Beagle expedition.
Hobart
Australia
Hobart is the capital and most populous city of the island state of Tasmania, Australia. Located in Tasmania's south-east on the estuary of the River Derwent, it is the southernmost capital city in Australia.
From the “History” section
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Hobart is built predominantly on Jurassic dolerite around the foothills of the River Derwent.
Hobart
Australia
Hobart is the capital and most populous city of the island state of Tasmania, Australia. Located in Tasmania's south-east on the estuary of the River Derwent, it is the southernmost capital city in Australia.
From the “Geography” section
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The Theatre Royal in Hobart, established in 1837, is Australia's oldest continually operating theatre.
Hobart
Australia
Hobart is the capital and most populous city of the island state of Tasmania, Australia. Located in Tasmania's south-east on the estuary of the River Derwent, it is the southernmost capital city in Australia.
From the “Culture” section
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Hobart became a UNESCO City of Literature in 2023.
Hobart
Australia
Hobart is the capital and most populous city of the island state of Tasmania, Australia. Located in Tasmania's south-east on the estuary of the River Derwent, it is the southernmost capital city in Australia.
From the “Culture” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: File:Franklin Wharf 2015.jpg: Michael fromholtz derivative work: Georgfotoart · CC BY-SA 4.0