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"Van Diemen's Land" became Tasmania in 1855, over sixty years after British colonists settled the Australian continent.
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What is Tasmanias language?
English is the language of Tasmania, as it is part of the country of Australia where English is the national official language.
What did Abel Tasman give to Tasmania?
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.
What was the name of Abel Tasmans ship when he discovered Tasmania?
Therec were two ships called'Zeehan' and 'Heemskirk'. Tasman named the land 'Van Dieman's Land' after his boss. The name was changed to 'Tasmania' in about 1857.
What is Tasmanias national sport?
Ice Hockey.
What is the name of the country that Tasmania is in?
Tasmania is a state in Australia.
What is the name of the deserts found in Tasmania?
Tasmania has no deserts.
What is the name of the country and island of Tasmania?
Tasmania is a part of the country of Australia.
What is the name of Tasmania's country?
Tasmania is part of the country of Australia. It is Australia's island state.
What is the name of the ferry that runs between Victoria and Tasmania and what Tasmanian city does it sail to?
The ferry that runs between Victoria and Tasmania is called the Spirit of Tasmania. It docks at Devonport in Tasmania.
What is Tasmania's original name?
Antony Van Diemen's Land, later shortened to Van Diemen's Land and changed in 1856 to honour Tasman, the first European discoverer.
What is the name of the Australian island?
Tasmania
What country lies to the north of Tasmania?
Australia Mainland Australia is due north of Tasmania. Tasmania is an island state of Australia.
