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“A Tasmanian podcaster and a photographer have made it their mission to interview and photograph at least one person from the 177 countries represented in the state.” Luke Bowden, ABC Journalist

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Over 125 people from countries across the world have participated in 177 Nations of Tasmania. Click on the map below or use the search bar to find who you are looking for.

PARTICIPANTS FROM 177 NATIONS

Anna Kecksemeti

Anna was born into a Hungarian family in 1925 in what was then Yugoslavia, which but a few years before had been the territory of the Kingdom of Hungary. She grew up in a Hungarian-speaking region on the Austrian border and speaks of a life which now feels like a step back into history.

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Oren Gerassi

After living through extended COVID lockdowns in the middle of Melbourne, Oren and his partner decided to move to Tasmania in 2021, seeking a more peaceful lifestyle that would also allow them to pursue an interest in sustainability principles.

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177 NATIONS THE BOOK. PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE

In 2026 we’ll be releasing a book about 177 Nations of Tasmania, featuring every participant we have interviewed and photographed since 2020.