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Abel Tasman made two significant voyages, in 1642 and 1644. He records the discovery of Fiji, New Zealand, and van Diemen's Land, now Australia.

[Each country had been found by their indigenous peoples long before this. Discover implies 'uncovering' - making widely known.]

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