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Which islands are included in the state of Tasmania?
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The state of Tasmania, Australia, is composed of several distinct landmasses. In addition to the main island of Tasmania, the state includes the following:
- Bruny Island: Located off the southeastern coast of the main island, separated by the D’Entrecasteaux Channel and Storm Bay.12
- King Island: Situated in the Bass Strait, approximately 50 miles off the northwestern coast of the main island.23
- Flinders Island: The largest island of the Furneaux Group, located in the eastern Bass Strait.24
- Macquarie Island: A subantarctic island located about 900 miles to the southeast of the main island.2
- Numerous smaller islands: The state also encompasses various smaller islands situated off the coast of the main island.2