A portrait of Tasmania in its many facets. It provides an overview of Tasmania"s geography, people and economy as well as its tourist attractions. The regions covered range from Hobart and its surroundings to Heritage Highway, Launceston to the islands, plus descriptions of the west, east, and north coasts. Each chapter presents the features of the respective region, followed by photographs of people and places concerned. "Fascinating Fact Boxes" provide more detail about particular features of a region, for example, regarding the Tasmanian tiger or the Salamanca Market.