Tasmania is located off the southern coast of which continent?

Here is the question :

TASMANIA IS LOCATED OFF THE SOUTHERN COAST OF WHICH CONTINENT?

Here is the option for the question :

Australia
Africa
South America
North America

The Answer:

And, the answer for the the question is :

Australia

Explanation:

[STC0018781]. Tasmania is a huge island off the coast of southern Australia surrounded by smaller islands. It is, in reality, one of six Australian states. Tasmania, formerly known as ‘Van Diemen’s Land,’ was named after Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman, the first person to discover the island (Anthony van Diemen was the Dutch East Indies Governor who despatched Tasman on his trip). Tasmania is also home to a number of well-known Australian animals, including the Tasmanian devil, platypus, and echidna. The island is located around 150 miles south of Victoria.

Britannica | Last Updated: September 18, 2023