Naming in the “New” New World

The video explores various places in the South Pacific and Australasia with 'New' in their names, highlighting their origins and historical context. It discusses how Dutch explorer Abel Tasman named New Zealand after the Dutch province of Zeeland and how other regions like New Caledonia and New Guinea were named after Old World places. The British influence on naming islands, such as New Georgia and New Hanover, is also covered. The video concludes with a look at colonial settlements in New Zealand and unique naming conventions, including New Plymouth and Dunedin.

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