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Australia was originally referred to as "Van Diemen's Land" after the Dutch Governor-General Anthony van Diemen, who explored parts of the island of Tasmania in the 17th century. The name was used to designate the island of Tasmania when it was first settled by the British in the early 19th century. It reflected the colonial history and European exploration of the region, particularly focusing on the Dutch influence before British colonization. Van Diemen's Land was officially renamed Tasmania in 1856.

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