Multiple choice general knowledge

Which state of Australlia was known as Van Damien's Land before 1853?

  1. Western Australlia

  2. Tasmania

  3. Victoria

  4. New South Wales
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tasmania was known as Van Diemen's Land until 1856 (not 1853 as stated). It was named after Anthony van Diemen, the Dutch governor-general who had sponsored Abel Tasman's exploration of the region.

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