Hobart is the capital and most populous city of the island state of Tasmania, Australia. Located in Tasmania's south-east on the estuary of the River Derwent, it is the southernmost capital city in Australia. Founded in 1804 as a British penal colony, Hobart is Australia's second-oldest capital city after Sydney. Whaling emerged as a major industry in the area. Today, Hobart serves as the home port for both Australian and French Antarctic expeditions ands is a major tourist destination, famed for its seafood, whisky and beer.
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