Boundary Islet Explained

Boundary Islet
Image Size:250px
Image Caption:Map of Hogan Group showing Boundary Islet
Location:Bass Strait
Coordinates:-39.1986111111111°N 147.021388888889°W
Area Ha:2
Country Admin Divisions Title:State
Country Admin Divisions:Tasmania and Victoria

Boundary Islet, historically known as North East Islet, is a Hogan Group islet of less than 2ha that straddles the border of the Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania.

The islet is Tasmania's only land boundary, and at 85m (279feet) long, it is the shortest land border between any Australian state or territory.[1]

It is located at latitude 39°12' S, about 56km (35miles) east of the southernmost point of mainland Victoria.The boundary between Victoria and Tasmania is a parallel similarly at latitude 39°12'.[2] [3] The position of the island was surveyed in 1801 by Captain John Black, who erred in placing the islet further north than it is. It was later found that the border at 39°12' S actually passed through the islet.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: One Island, Two Countries. April 24, 2012. The New York Times. Frank. Jacobs.
  2. Moore. Garry. The boundary between Tasmania and Victoria: Uncertainties and their possible resolution. Traverse. 294. The Institute of Surveyors Victoria. April 2014. 2015-04-10.
  3. Book: Greg Taylor. Nicholas Economou. The Constitution of Victoria. 2006. Federation Press. 978-1-86287-612-5. 17–.