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Car Hire Burnie Burnie - Australia
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world Its about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre
Australia lies between the Pacific and Indian oceans. Its capital Canberra is in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) between New South Wales and Victoria. Australia is made up of six states and two territories. Each state and territory has its own parliament, flag and floral emblem. Australia became a federated nation after the union of the six colonies on 1 January 1901. Bound by one parliament, one constitution and one flag.
Tasmania is an island roughly the size of West Virginia, Tasmania off the south-east corner of mainland Australia, by the 240 kilometres stretch of Bass Strait. The next stop south is the Antarctica 2000 kilometres away. Tasmania is encircled by the Southern Ocean, Tasman Sea and Bass Strait, is a land apart a place of wild and beautiful landscapes, friendly, welcoming people, a pleasant temperate climate, wonderful wine and food full of rich history and a relaxed lifestyle.
Burnie city is best known for its busy container port and major industries, Burnie unveils a wealth of unexpected places for visitors. Pioneers and Paper
Settled in 1827 (before Melbourne) as Emu Bay, Burnie's early heritage was dominated by the towering rain forest, which cloaked the land and more than a century later, by the pulp and paper mill that helped shape the city as it is today. Burnie is mainly made up of rich farmland and beautiful rocky coves.With sand and surf almost lapping at the door, BurnieÕs central business and shopping district provides a thoroughfare to the beachside boardwalk and to a 17-kilometre walking trail that skirts the city the beautiful pathways of Burnie Park through native rainforest to a dramatic waterfall. You can sometimes catch a glimpse of platypus just a few minutes drive east of the city at Fernglade, a tranquil retreat for picnicking or simply meandering along the banks of the Emu River. Why not head up the hill to sample the region's famous cheeses at the Lactos Cheese Tasting Centre and take advantage of the local prices and vast array of Tasmanian speciality produce from pickles and native peppercorns to the best Tasmanian wines.
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