Defining 'Down Under'

[Stephen L Smith]

The expression 'Down Under' often causes confusion for people in the Northern Hemisphere. This looks like an excellent way to correctly define the expression 'Down Under'. Do you agree?

 

[Guido's Brother]

How did Tasmania become the "West Island"?

 

[TylerRay]

I've always thought of it as referring to all the countries on the bottom of the Earth.

 

[Phil D.]

Phtttt..... At least get the dimensions right...

 

[Stephen L Smith]

How did Tasmania become the "West Island"?

Directly below the South Island is another unnamed Island, Stuart Island. Thus Tasmania could be renamed "The Island of Tasmania, New Zealand ".

 

[Stephen L Smith]

I've always thought of it as referring to all the countries on the bottom of the Earth.

Antarctica is at the bottom of the earth. Actually New Zealand is more correctly known as "Middle Earth "

 

[Stephen L Smith]

Phtttt..... At least get the dimensions right...

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No, there is a funny nuance that may be not understood in your part of the globe. On my map the South Island emerges as the largest and most important Island. It is a Kiwi joke

 

[MilitaryBrat2007]

The Anglican Church in Australia is fuming right now...