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Which Australian state is located south of the mainland across a stretch of sea and features a capital city established as the second oldest in the nation?

  1. TasmaniaAnswer
  2. B
    Victoria
  3. C
    South Australia

Answer

Tasmania is the state located south of the mainland with Hobart as its capital, which is the second oldest capital city in Australia.
Tasmania is Australia's only island state, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait. Its capital city, Hobart, was founded in 1804, which makes it the second oldest capital city in Australia after Sydney (founded in 1788).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical location mentioned in the question.
The state is an island located south of the Australian mainland.
The description 'across a stretch of sea' identifies the state as Tasmania, which is separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait.
2
Verify the status of the capital city.
The capital of Tasmania is Hobart, which was founded in 1804.
According to the Australian citizenship resource, Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney.

Key Concept

Tasmania's status as an island state and the historical significance of its capital city.

Hints

1
Think about which of Australia's six states is an island.
2
The state is separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait and its capital is Hobart.

Practice More

Review the unique geographic and historical features of each Australian state to distinguish them clearly.
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