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Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania, Australia's smallest state. When considering the history of Australian capital cities, which of the following statements is correct regarding the age of Hobart?

  1. A
    It is the oldest capital city in Australia
  2. It is the second oldest capital city in AustraliaAnswer
  3. C
    It is the most recently established capital city in Australia

Answer

Hobart is the second oldest capital city in Australia.
The correct answer is that Hobart is the second oldest capital city because it was established in 1804, shortly after the first settlement at Sydney Cove in 1788.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recall the establishment of the first Australian colony and its capital.
Sydney was established in 1788 as the first capital city.
This sets the baseline for the 'oldest' city in Australia.
2
Identify the year Hobart was established as a capital.
Hobart was established in 1804.
Knowing the specific date allows for historical ranking.
3
Compare the establishment dates of all Australian capital cities.
Hobart (1804) follows Sydney (1788) and precedes cities like Brisbane (1824) and Perth (1829).
This confirms Hobart's rank as second oldest.

Key Concept

History and geography of Tasmania

Hints

1
Think about which city was founded first during the arrival of the First Fleet.
2
Sydney was established in 1788. Hobart was the next major capital city to be founded.
3
Hobart was founded in 1804, which is earlier than Melbourne, Brisbane, or Perth.

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Review the geographic features of Tasmania, such as the Bass Strait and its protected wilderness areas.
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