The continent country of Australia is often referred to as "down under".
This goes back to the early pioneer years when looking at a map (or world globe) Australia is always depicted at being almost at the bottom of the world, or down under.
Australia is known as Down under as it is usually of the underside of most world globes.
"Down Under" is usually a reference to Australia.
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Australia, is known as the land down under because it is inhabitable year round and south of the equator.
Down under refers to Australia.
Australia, is known as the land down under because it is inhabitable year round and south of the equator.
Australia is NOT called the land underground. Australia is popularly known as the Land Down Under. This is because it is the only populated continent which lies completely within the southern hemisphere, and therefore "down under" the equator.
Australia is a country in the southern hemisphere. Informally, it is known as "down under" or can also be known as "Oz". Sometimes people think that Australia refers to the continent, but that is known as Oceania or Australasia.
There is no other name for Australia. Its full name is the Commonwealth of Australia. Some confuse the names "Oceania", "Australasia" and "Australia", but the two former names each represent a different region, whereas "Australia" is a separate nation and continent. Informally, it is known as "down under" or can also be known as "Oz".
Australia is refered to as down under, however everything below the Equator is down under.
Australia is known as the "Land Down Under" because of its position in the southern hemisphere. Australia is the only entire continent and nation which lies completely south of the equator, or "down under" the equator. Even Antarctica does not boast this distinction, as many countries have claim to its territory. The Northern hemisphere is shown as the top half of the world globe when seen in its normal position. Australia is below the equator and is therefore "down under".