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About LAUNCESTON

Launceston is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia, population approximately 90,000, located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers. It is the second largest city in Tasmania after the state capital Hobart.

Launceston is Australia's third oldest city (after Sydney and Hobart) and has many historical buildings and sights. Like many Australian places, it was named after a town in the United Kingdom—in this case, Launceston, Cornwall.

Launceston serves as the commercial hub for the north of the state and, like many parts of Tasmania, is a major tourist centre. Some points of attraction are:

The Cataract Gorge, a natural wonder of Tasmania and only five minutes walk from the city
The City Park, which includes an enclosure for Japanese Macaque monkeys, a gift from the sister-city of Ikeda, Japan
The Tamar River and tributaries
The Tamar Valley, which is home to some of Australia's best vineyards
The Boags Brewery, which produces one of Australia's premium beers.
Aurora Stadium - The State's only venue for Australian Football League matches
The city is home to a large collection of magnificently preserved Victorian architecture.

Launceston is the hub for the state's medical retrieval service. The Royal Flying Doctor Service is serviced by the state's ambulance service, and doctors from the Launceston General Hospital.

The University of Tasmania has a large campus close to the city, at Newnham. The Australian Maritime College is located on the grounds.

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