The D'Entrecasteaux Channel separates this state from Bruny Island while the Mercury Passage lies between it and Maria Island. Named after its first Chief Justice and created 
The D'Entrecasteaux Channel separates this state from Bruny Island while the Mercury Passage lies between it and Maria Island. Named after its first Chief Justice and created by damming up the Serpentine River, its largest body of water is Lake Pedder while its longest rivers include the Huon, Tamar and Derwent. Large cities include Burnie, Devonport and Launceston while its highest point is at Mount Ossa. Originally named Van Diemen's Land, for 10 points, name this Australian state with capital at Hobart, an island known for its namesake "devil."
The D'Entrecasteaux Channel separates this state from Bruny Island while the Mercury Passage lies between it and Maria Island.
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