Place details
Place nameHobart
Other namesHobart Town, Hobarton
CountryAustralia
Latitude-42.9
Longitude147.3
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Originally a penal colony, made capital of Tasmania in 1812; former whaling station; today thrives as a deep harbor on Derwent river, exporting agricultural products, textiles, timber & minerals; is a major chemical-processing center.