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Which country referred as 'Down Under'?
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Australia
💡 Explanation:
Australia is nicknamed 'Down Under' because it's located in the Southern Hemisphere, 'down under' the equator relative to Europe. The term became popular in the Northern Hemisphere. New Zealand is also in the Southern Hemisphere but the nickname specifically refers to Australia.