What is the capital of Tasmania, Australia?

The capital of Tasmania, Australia, is Hobart.

Hobart sits in southeastern Tasmania on the estuary of the River Derwent. Founded in 1804 as a British settlement, it is Australia's second-oldest capital city after Sydney. Tasmania became a separate colony in 1825, and Hobart served as its capital; the colony later joined the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901.

The city is Tasmania's administrative and financial centre and is known for its harbour, historic sandstone buildings, Salamanca Market and the Museum of Old and New Art. Its skyline is dominated by kunanyi / Mount Wellington, which rises to 1,271 metres above the city.

A common mix-up is Launceston, Tasmania's second-largest city and an important regional centre. Launceston is farther north, while Hobart is the island state's southern capital and most populous city.