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What is van diemen's land?

Updated: 8/22/2023
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Van Diemen's Land was the previous name for Tasmania, which is one of the states of Australia.

Van Diemen's Land was established as a penal colony in 1803, administered by the Governor of New South Wales.

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Van Diemen's Land is now known as Tasmania.

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