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sara

M$1 December 16, 2008 10:02 PM

What do you know about Hobart, Tasmania? Please read details :)

Could you provide me with the following information about this Australian city:

1. Country:
2. Language spoken:
3. Currency:
4. Country code:
5. Area code:
6. Time zone:
7. Airport code:
8. Founded:
9. City population: (year)
10. Climate:

Also, who are 5 famous people from/who live in Hobart?

And what are the biggest landmarks/attractions in the city?

Please provide primary sources -- not Wikipedia -- for the information. Fodor's, Frommer's, National Geographic, Lonely Planet, The New York Times, are all great places to look.

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praisechee...

December 17, 2008 06:52 PM

1. Country: Australia
2. Language spoken: English
3. Currency: Australia Dollar (AUD)
4. Country code: HBA
5. Area code: 219
6. Time zone: EDT- Eastern Daylight
7. Airport code: HBA
8. Founded: 1804
9. City population: (year) 185,000
10. Climate: Temperate (remember summer in Australia takes place during November, December and January)
11. State capital of Tasmania
12.: Founder: Colonel David Collins

Also, who are 5 famous people from/who live in Hobart?
While there are not many famous people from Hobart, the city has several famous landmarks, including Mount Wellington and the Salamanca Arts Center.

And what are the biggest landmarks/attractions in the city?
Check out Salamanca Place for fun nightlife and an excellent open air market. Then wander to Battery Point which hosts world class boats for both commercial and recreational use. If you are around during Christmas time, be sure to get in a yacht race. The Sydney-to-Hobart Race is the most popular, but more informal races happen throughout the summer.

More fun facts...
Also, it was called Hobart town until 1881. It is the most southern capital in Australia and is known for its bustling activity around its port.
Source(s):
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/tasmania/hobart
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/hobart/1442010001.html
http://www.world-airport-codes.com/australia/hobart-2951.html
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=396
http://www.atn.com.au/tassi/tassi-e.htm

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thylacine6...

May 04, 2009 02:51 PM

The Country code is AUS Not HBA. HBA is the airport code for Hobart. The time zone for Hobart is AEST - Australia. Eastern Standard Time = GMT or

The Country code is AUS NOT HBA.
Time zone is AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time = UMT or GMT + 10.
On the first weekend in October we change to AEDT = UMT +11
Source:1. I live there
2. Australia.gov.au

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