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Mainland Australia was originally referred to as "New Holland" by Dutch explorers in the 17th century. This name was used for many years until the British claimed the eastern part of the continent and eventually settled there. The name "Australia," derived from the Latin "Terra Australis" meaning "Southern Land," was popularized in the early 19th century and became the official name for the continent.
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The name of the water between mainland of Australia and Tasmanian?
The water between the mainland of Australia and Tasmania is called Bass Strait.
Does the island known as mainland Australia have a proper name?
Australia is its proper name and it is not an island, but a continent.
What is the name of the promontory that is the southernmost point of mainland Australia?
Wilson's Promontory in southern Victoria. South Point in the Promontory is the southern most point in mainland Australia.
What country lies to the north of Tasmania?
Australia Mainland Australia is due north of Tasmania. Tasmania is an island state of Australia.
What is the name of the strait between New Guinea and the mainland of Australia?
This strait is Torres Strait.
What continent is Australia in?
Australia is the name of both the continent and the country.
What is the name of the state not attached to the main land of Australia?
This is the state of Tasmania. It is separated from the mainland by Bass Strait.
Is there another name for Kosciuszko mountain?
As of 2014, Mt Kosciuszko, Australia's highest mainland mountain, is not known by any other name.
Bass Strait separates mainland Australia from which island?
Bass Strait separates mainland Australia from the island state of Tasmania.
How many mainland territories in Australia?
There are two mainland territories in Australia. They are the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. In addition, Australia has seven offshore territories.
What is the name given to mainland Newfoundland?
The mainland of Newfoundland is known in French as La Grand 'Terre. The province of Newfoundland and Labrador is 156,500 square miles in size.
What is the smallest state in mainland Australia?
Victoria. Tasmania is an Island and not considered Mainland
