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The name of Tasmania before Federation, which occurred in 1901, was still "Tasmania".
However, prior to 1856, Tasmania was known as Van Diemen's Land. It was given this name by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, after Antony Van Diemen, the High Magistrate, or Governor-General of Batavia (Netherlands East Indies).
Van Diemen's Land remained the name of the island until 1 January 1856, when Queen Victoria approved a petition to rename the island Tasmania, in honour of its discoverer.
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What was Tasmania known as before it got its current name?
It was formerly known as Van Diemen's Land.
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Tasmania is a state in Australia.
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Van Diemen's Land
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