Cities+and+Services

Cities In 2008, the city had a greater area population of approximately 209,287. The city is the financial and administrative heart of Tasmania, and also serves as the home port for both Australian and French [|Antarctic] operations. The city is located in the state's south-east on the estuary of the [|Derwent River]. The skyline is dominated by [|Mount Wellington] at 1,271 metres high.
 * Hobart** (pronounced [|/ˈhoʊbɑrt/] [|[3]]) is the [|state capital] and largest city of the [|Australian] island state of [|Tasmania]. Founded in 1803, Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after [|Sydney].

=Comments.=

=What do you think of living in Hobart?=

Think about some of these things and tell us what you like and what has been difficult for you. //The city centre Transport Finding somewhere to live Medical services The hospital Education Emergency services Employment People Shopping.//

=**Interview your friends and put the interview on wiki.**= Choose a subject from the list aboveand talk to someone else in the class. Work with your partner to decide on some questions for your interview. eg. Do you catch buses in Hobart? When and where to? How often do you or your family catch the bus? How do you buy your tickets? Do you have a green card? How did you get it? Are there times when you want to catch the bus but there isn't one? What do you do? Have you had any problems with the bus service? Do you ever feel uncomfortable or nervous on the bus? Can you tell me about this? Do you catch the bus to the beach or to Mt Nelson for family picnics or to discover new places in Hobart? Would you like to but don't know how? Do you know how to find the timetables and maps? Is there anything else you need to know about buses in Hobart?
 * __Transport.__** (You do not have to ask all these questions. Talk to your partner and choose some questions.)