It is separated from Maria Island to the southeast by the Mercury Passage, and its notable peaks include Cradle Mountain and the highest, Mount Ossa. In the southwest is Lake Pedder, now an artificial lake that comes within the area of South-West National Park. The south is also home to Bruny Island, which is within Storm Bay, the outlet of the Derwent River estuary. Its major cities include Clarence, Launceston, and Devonport, and to the northwest is Christmas Island. S
It is separated from Maria Island to the southeast by the Mercury Passage, and its notable peaks include Cradle Mountain and the highest, Mount Ossa. In the southwest is Lake Pedder, now an artificial lake that comes within the area of South-West National Park. The south is also home to Bruny Island, which is within Storm Bay, the outlet of the Derwent River estuary. Its major cities include Clarence, Launceston, and Devonport, and to the northwest is Christmas Island. Situated on the south side of the Bass Strait, FTP, name this island with capital at Hobart formerly known as Van Diemen's Land.
It is separated from Maria Island to the southeast by the Mercury Passage, and its notable peaks include Cradle Mountain and the highest, Mount Ossa.
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