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Fun fact 1 about Hobart

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Hobart was named after Lord Hobart, the British Secretary of State for war and the colonies.

Hobart
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Hobart

Australia

Country
Australia
Population
250.0K
Coordinates
-42.88, 147.33
724th most populous city in the world

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.

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