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His name. Tasmania was called Van Diemen's Land from 1642-1855. Name was changed to Tasmania for Abel Tasman who discovered it in 1642.

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Is good that Abel Tasman found Tasmania?

Yes it is good that Abel Tasman found Tasmania.


Facts about Abel Tasman?

Did you know that before Tasmania was named Tasmania Abel Tasman Discovered Tasmania and Called it Van Diemen's Land.Did you know many people write Able Tasman But please don't write that its Abel Tasman.


Who is is Abel Tasman?

Abel Tasman was a dutch explorer that discovered New Zealand.


When did Abel Tasman find the lands?

Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovered Tasmania and New Zealand in 1642.


Who was Abel J Tasman?

Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer and trader is credited with the discovery of Tasmania and New Zealand.


Did Matthew Flinders find Tasmania?

No. The European discoverer of Tasmania was Abel Tasman.


How is Abel Tasman important?

Because he discovered Tasmania.


What parts of Australia did Abel Tasman map?

Abel Tasman mapped the southern coast of Tasmania which, at the time, he named Van Diemen's land. He did not realise Tasmania was an island.


What happened to Tasmania after Abel Tasman discovered it?

One thing that happened to Tasmania after Abel Tasman discovered it was that Tasman named the land "Anthony van Diemen's Land". The island was discovered in the year of 1856.


What does Tamsin mean?

Names with Tasman in them, such as Tasmania, follow from the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman.


Is the Tasman Sea a part of Tasmania?

The Tasman Sea is not part of Tasmania. It is the sea that lies between Australia and New Zealand and, like Tasmania, is named after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman.


What was Abel Tasman's most important discovery?

Finding Tasmania