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That title was used by Japan in its Imperialistic expansion days, and would not be appropriate.

Even Japan changed its flag because of the excesses carried out under the old 'rising sun' flag.

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The land down under can be referring to either Australia and New Zealand, or Australia or New Zealand. So New Zealand is part of the land down under.

The land down under is a term referring to Australia and New Zealand because they are below the equator.

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