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Abel Tasman was a Dutch explorer and navigator known for being the first European to reach New Zealand and the islands of Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) in 1642. He conducted voyages for the Dutch East India Company, mapping parts of the southern Pacific Ocean and contributing to European knowledge of these regions. His expeditions were significant for their exploration and mapping, although he did not establish permanent settlements. Tasman's voyages laid the groundwork for later exploration and colonization efforts in Australia and the surrounding areas.

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