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In modern times, Australia is not officially known by any other name. Its official name is Commonwealth of Australia, and it is popularly called "Down Under" by those who live in the northern hemisphere. Some simply call Australia "Oz". In the past, the eastern half of the continent was known as New South Wales, a name now restricted to just one state, whilst the western half was called New Holland. Prior to this, the continent, being unknown and unexplored, was called Terra Australis Incognita - the unknown southern land.
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What is Australia also called?
Australia is not known by any other name, although its full official name is the Commonwealth of Australia.Contrary to what some websites report, Australia's other name is not Oceania.
What was the name for Australia in the 1850s?
By the 1850s, Australia was known as Australia. This name was adopted in 1824.
Is there another name for Kosciuszko mountain?
As of 2014, Mt Kosciuszko, Australia's highest mainland mountain, is not known by any other name.
Is there another name for Australia?
Australia has no other official name. Its full name is the Commonwealth of Australia.
What is a different name for Australia?
Australia does not have any other name. Its official name is Commonwealth of Australia.
Does the island known as mainland Australia have a proper name?
Australia is its proper name and it is not an island, but a continent.
What two different names does Australia have?
Australia is only known as Australia. Its official name is the Commonwealth of Australia.
In Australia what name is given to a wild horse?
In Australia, a wild horse is known as a brumby.
Who are the indigenous people of Australia?
The correct name of the indigenous people of Australia is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.They are commonly known as Aborigines, but this is not the name by which they prefer to be known.
What was the previous name of the National Australia Bank?
The "National Australia Bank" was previously known as the "National Bank of Australia".
Name two countries in Australia?
The only country in Australia is Australia. There are no other countries in Australia.
Was Australia called Australia in 1901?
Yes. Australia had been known by this name since 1824. Matthew Flinders was the one who suggested the name "Terra Australis" and this became Australia, the name officially adopted in 1824.
