The word Australia is derived from the Latin word 'Australis' . What could Australis mean?

Northern

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The correct option is B Southern
The name Australia derives from Latin 'australis' meaning southern, and dates back to 2nd century legends of an "unknown southern land" (that is terra australis incognita).

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