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Tasmania's low density is clearly illustrated through statistics: it has a population density of about 7.9 people per square kilometer—nearly nine times lower than New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state. This figure reveals not just the physical space available but the human lives dispersed within it. Beneath the numbers, however, lies a narrative shaped by geography, economy, and societal preferences.
Factors Influencing Population Distribution
- Geography: