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Launceston is a city in the north of Tasmania at the junction of the North Esk and South Esk rivers, where they become the Tamar River. Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania after Hobart with a population of 74,085, and the only inland city in Tasmania.
Settled by Europeans in March 1806, Launceston is one of Australia’s oldest cities and home to many historic buildings. Like many Australian cities, it was named after a town in England – in this case, Launceston, Cornwall.