What name did Flinders propose for the new continent?
Australia
New Holland
New South Wales
Terra Australis
Answer
Australia, the name proposed by Flinders, was derived from the Latin word "australis," meaning "southern." This name was chosen to reflect the continent's location in the southern hemisphere. It had been used informally by British explorers and mapmakers since the 17th century, but Flinders' proposal in 1804 officially established it as the continent's name.
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