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Car Hire Devonport Devonport - Australia
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world It's 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.
The City of Devonport sits on the banks of the Mersey River in the centre of TasmaniaÕs fertile Mersey/Forth Valley. Commonly known as ÒAustraliaÕs market gardenÓ the area produces 40% of TasmaniaÕs vegetable crop such as onions, potatoes, peas, carrots and beans. Other important crops are poppies and pyrethrum. Devonport has much to offer the visitor with cosmopolitan cuisine and excellent shopping including specialist Tasmanian art and craft shops. Many a relaxing hour can be spent exploring the history and heritage strolling through the parklands along our picturesque waterfront. Devonport has over 20 kilometres of cycle/walkways which will take you to local parks, reserves and tourist attractions as well as many excellent locations for picnics. Devonport has a number of interesting attractions close to the City centre including TasmaniaÕs only science discovery centre Imaginarium, a regional art gallery, maritime museum, historic railway, aboriginal cultural centre and the National Trust property ÒHome HillÓ.
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