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'''Australia''' is the world's largest island and a modern country. The western half was first titled "New Holland" by the [[Holland|Dutch]]. The eastern coast was titled "New South Wales" by the [[Britain|British]] and became a British colony in 1788. Prior to that, there had been no successful [[Europe]]an settlements. Eventually, the entire continent and its territories became known as Australia. |
'''Australia''' is the world's largest island and a modern country. The western half was first titled "New Holland" by the [[Holland|Dutch]]. The eastern coast was titled "New South Wales" by the [[Britain|British]] and became a British colony in 1788. Prior to that, there had been no successful [[Europe]]an settlements. Eventually, the entire continent and its territories became known as Australia. |
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In the [[SCA]], it is part of the [[Kingdom of Lochac]]. Previously, it was the [[Principality of Lochac]]. |
In the [[SCA]], it is part of the [[Kingdom of Lochac]]. Previously, it was the [[Principality]] of Lochac, being part of the [[Kingdom of the West]]. |
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Revision as of 13:44, 6 September 2006
Australia is the world's largest island and a modern country. The western half was first titled "New Holland" by the Dutch. The eastern coast was titled "New South Wales" by the British and became a British colony in 1788. Prior to that, there had been no successful European settlements. Eventually, the entire continent and its territories became known as Australia.
In the SCA, it is part of the Kingdom of Lochac. Previously, it was the Principality of Lochac, being part of the Kingdom of the West.
