What strait separates Tasmania from the Australian mainland?

Flinders Strait

Torres Strait

Bass Strait

Cook Strait

The strait was named after George Bass, after he and Matthew Flinders passed through it while circumnavigating Tasmania in 1798–99. It is one of the world's most dangerous straits due to its wild storm waves, strong currents and shallow waters.

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