Q. Abel Janszoon Tasman, who is known for the discovery of Tasmania & New Zealand in 1642, hailed from which of the following countries?
Answer: Netherlands
Notes: Abel Janszoon Tasman (1603 - 1659) was a Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant. He was the first European to discover Tasmania and confirm Australia as an island continent. He also charted the northwest Australian coastline and was the first European to sight New Zealand, Tonga, and the Fiji Islands.

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