Hobart, Australia

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Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania. It is very small and intimate compared to the larger cities on the mainland, reflecting the small size of the state. The population is only about 130,000. The city is split in half by the Derwent River, and joined by several bridges. Hobart is also a port-of-call for the US Navy.

As a partly convict-built city, first settled in 1803, Hobart has many beautiful historic buildings, especially in the area around the river.

* Salamanca Market (http://www.hobartcity.com.au/salamancamarket/). A major attraction several days per week, and the large sandstone warehouses behind the market have been converted into a maze of craftsmen's workshops, giftshops, restaurants and other 'crafty' shops.

* Battery Point, behind Salamanca Market. This area is very old and full of interesting convict architecture. Many of these buildings are built in the area's golden sandstone, giving the older parts of the city a warm golden glow.

* Botanical Gardens. Beautiful.
* Museum.
* Art gallery.
* Antarctic Museum.

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