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What was New South Wales first called?
New South Wales originally came under the general name of New Holland.
What continent did James Cook explore and name New South Wales?
James Cook explored the east coast of the continent of Australia, naming it New South Wales, in 1770.
Why did Captain cook name Australia?
The name "Australia" was not determined by Captain Cook. It was derived from the name proposed by Matthew Flinders, which was "Terra Australis". James Cook named the eastern coast "New South Wales" because it reminded him of Wales.
Which nation began governing New South Wales in 1788?
England colonised and governed New South Wales in 1788.
Where did NSW's name come from?
Captain James Cook, on his voyage of discovery and mapping of the eastern coast of Australia, named the entire eastern coast New Wales. This included all the area east of New Holland, which was approximately where the state of Western Australia lies. Later in his journal, Cook changed the name to "New South Wales". However, Cook did not elaborate on why he called the land "New South Wales", so we can only speculate that it reminded him of South Wales. Cook claimed the east coast under the orders of England's King George III on 22 August 1770 at Possession Island, which is when he formally named it New South Wales. His actual words were: "I now once more hoisted English Coulers and in the Name of His Majesty King George the Third, took possession of the whole Eastern Coast [of New Holland] from the above Latitude down to this place by the name of New South Wales." The name "Australia" was not used until after it was suggested by explorer Matthew Flinders in the early 1800s.
What is the money called in New South Wales?
New South Wales uses the Australian dollar, the same as everywhere else in Australia.
Which New South Wales town has the same name as a citrus fruit?
The city of Orange is in New South Wales.
What is a person from New South Wales call?
NEW South Wales is in Australia, not in Wales itself- they are just known as New South Walians, although there may be an Australian colloquial name for them.
What was New South Wales first called?
New South Wales originally came under the general name of New Holland.
Entertainment in New South Wales?
You name it we have it.
Is New South Wales a country?
New South Wales is a state in Australia, originally named by Lieutenant James Cook as it reminded him of southern Wales. The entire eastern coast of Australia was given this name, but now New South Wales refers to just one of the states in the eastern half of the continent. The capital city of New South Wales is Sydney.
What is the name of the river that divides Victoria from New South Wales?
The states of Victoria and New South Wales are separated by the Murray River. This forms the border for much of the way.
What was the first name of eastern Australia?
New South Wales
What is the name of the corner where Queensland New South Wales and South Australia meet?
The corner where the borders of Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales meet is called Cameron Corner.
What is the abbreviation for New South Wales?
The abbreviation for New South Wales is NSW.
Victoria ia to new south wales as new south wales is to?
Queensland
When was New South Wales created?
New South Wales was created in 1788.
