New Holland is a historic name for the islandcontinent of Australia. The name was first applied to Australia in 1644 by the Dutch seafarer Abel Tasman, and remained in usage for over 150 years. After the establishment of a settlement at New South Wales in 1788, the term New Holland was more often used to refer only to that part of the continent that had not yet been annexed to New South Wales; thus it referred to the area of land that is now Western Australia. In 1801, Matthew Flinders recommended that the name Australia be adopted in preference to New Holland, but it was not until 1817 that the name change received official sanction by the United Kingdom. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (500x731, 93 KB) New Holland map by William Dampier, 1699 - Project Gutenberg eText 15675 From http://www. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (500x731, 93 KB) New Holland map by William Dampier, 1699 - Project Gutenberg eText 15675 From http://www. ... William Dampier (1652 – March, 1715) was a English explorer, sea captain, and scientific observer. ... Events January 26 - Treaty of Karlowitz signed March 30 - the tenth Sikh Master, Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa. ... HIStory: Past, Present and Future Book I was a double CD released by pop singer Michael Jackson. ... Dymaxion map by Buckminster Fuller shows land mass with minimal distortion as only one continuous continent A continent (Latin continere, to hold together) is a large continuous land mass. ... // Events February to August - Explorer Abel Tasmans second expedition for the Dutch East India Company maps the north coast of Australia. ... Abel Janszoon Tasman (1603 - October, 1659), was a Dutch seafarer and explorer, born in Lutjegast, a village in the province of Groningen, best known for his voyages of 1642 and 1644, in the service of the VOC (Dutch East India Company). ... Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Annexation is the legal merging of some territory into another body. ... Motto: Cygnis Insignis (Distinguished by its swans) Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Governor Premier Const. ... 1801 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Matthew Flinders (16 March 1774 - 19 July 1814) was one of the most accomplished navigators and chartmakers of his age. ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
NewHolland is a historic name for the island continent of Australia.
After the establishment of a settlement at New South Wales in 1788, the term NewHolland was more often used to refer only to that part of the continent that had not yet been annexed to New South Wales; thus it referred to the area of land that is now Western Australia.
In 1804, Matthew Flinders recommended that the name Australia be adopted in preference to NewHolland, but it was not until 1824 that the name change received official sanction by the United Kingdom.
Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Australia, a role that is distinct from her position as Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
Australia has a rich variety of endemic legume species that thrive in nutrient-poor soils because of their symbiosis with Rhizobia bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi.
The character of colonial Australia, as embodied in early literature, resonates with modern Australia and its perceived emphasis on egalitarianism, mateship, and anti-authoritarianism.
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