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I am a continent's outermost point,
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
my population is now mostly white.
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
most of my residents live in the south.
Who am I?
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I am a continent's outermost point,
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
my population is now mostly white.
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
most of my residents live in the south.
Who am I?
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asked Aug 21 at 11:15
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I am a continent's outermost point,
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
my population is now mostly white.
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
most of my residents live in the south.
Who am I?
riddle rhyme knowledge geography
asked Aug 21 at 11:15
jafe
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I am a continent's outermost point,
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
my population is now mostly white.
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
most of my residents live in the south.
Who am I?
riddle rhyme knowledge geography
riddle rhyme knowledge geography
asked Aug 21 at 11:15
jafe
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jafe
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I thought you might be
Novaya Zemlya, maybe?
I am a continent's outermost point,
Before the Soviet's annexation of Frans Jozefland, this was the Northernmost point of Asia/Europe
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Novaya Zemlya consists of two islands, separated by a very narrow fjord
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
It used to be inhabited by Nenets, a tanned eskimo-like people
My population is now mostly white.
The majority of inhabitants are now (Caucasian) Russians, old military personnel
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
Not sure about the compass points, but the name translated to 'new land'. EDIT: The two islands are named 'Yuzhny' and 'Severny', Russian for south and north, respectively
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
The Barents Sea, named after Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
The islands are deep within the Arctic circle
most of my residents live in the south.
The largest town (with the majority of the population), Belushya Guba, is located on the southern island.
Nice puzzle!
answered Aug 21 at 15:18
Floris SA
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I was thinking about this, and decided against it!! I hope it's correct for you, great first answer! :D (+1)
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 15:31
Nice work! This is indeed the intended answer. Any idea about the compass point clue?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 22:44
Awesome! I had a look around and I'm pretty sure about the compass points now too, I'll edit my answer. I may see if I can set up a riddle like this!
– Floris SA
Aug 22 at 7:37
All correct! You get the tick!
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Aug 22 at 7:50
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New Zealand?
I am a continent's outermost point,
Although not part of Austrlian continent, New Zealand is part of the sumberged Zealandia continent
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
It consists of two islands
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
Once it was inhabited by the maori.
my population is now mostly white.
Now the population is mostly white
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
not sure
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Abel Tasman was Dutch
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
The Antarctida cold waves, I guess
most of my residents live in the south.
answered Aug 21 at 11:23
rhsquared
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I like this answer, but to add to it I think that this is the strait being referred to. The one issue is that most residents live in the North instead, even though the South is bigger.
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 13:21
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Named after compass points, "new" just in name: rot13(Gur vfynaqf ner pnyyrq Abegu Vfynaq naq Fbhgu Vfynaq. Vg'f "arj whfg va anzr" orpnhfr vg'f abg npghnyyl arj - vg jnf cbchyngrq bire n zvyyraavhz ntb.)
– Michael
Aug 21 at 13:54
This was my instant guess also when reading the riddle, but El-Guest's objection seems spot on.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:40
@Evargalo I know that's why I didn't put an explanation for the last line.
– rhsquared
Aug 21 at 14:42
I believe the term is "red herring" :)
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Aug 21 at 15:12
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I think you're
New South Wales
I am a continent's outermost point,
Easternmost point of Australia
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Australia and Tasmania, separated by the Bass Strait?
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
Used to be owned by the Aboriginal tribes
my population is now mostly white.
Australians are considered 'white' (more 'white' than the previous owners, at least)?
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
NSW - North South West; it's not a very 'new' state, since it was established 230 years ago
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Tasman Sea, named for Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
I reckon it gets some cold water from the South Pole
most of my residents live in the south.
NSW population seems most dense towards the southeast/coast area
answered Aug 21 at 11:25
hagfy
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This is a really good fit, but not the intended answer. I especially like the match to line 5. Don't think I would use both the word "island" and "continent" for the same thing like that, but there are arguments for both so it's probably justifiable. The last clue might be questionable though – don't most people there live in the rot13[Flqarl zrgeb nern], which is more like central-eastern?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 12:08
@jafe Beats me, I live on the other side of the world. =) That's just the first thing I thought of when I read "compass points".
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Aug 21 at 12:58
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I just saw this and thought I’d have a guess
Is it
Newfoundland?
I am a continents outermost point
North America
New just in name
NEWfoundland
answered Aug 21 at 11:21
Rohit Jose
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Why are people down voting this? I’m not getting angry, I just want to know why
– Rohit Jose
Aug 21 at 13:21
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I suppose the downvoter would have liked to see how you make your proposal match with the other clues.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:38
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I thought you might be
Novaya Zemlya, maybe?
I am a continent's outermost point,
Before the Soviet's annexation of Frans Jozefland, this was the Northernmost point of Asia/Europe
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Novaya Zemlya consists of two islands, separated by a very narrow fjord
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
It used to be inhabited by Nenets, a tanned eskimo-like people
My population is now mostly white.
The majority of inhabitants are now (Caucasian) Russians, old military personnel
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
Not sure about the compass points, but the name translated to 'new land'. EDIT: The two islands are named 'Yuzhny' and 'Severny', Russian for south and north, respectively
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
The Barents Sea, named after Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
The islands are deep within the Arctic circle
most of my residents live in the south.
The largest town (with the majority of the population), Belushya Guba, is located on the southern island.
Nice puzzle!
answered Aug 21 at 15:18
Floris SA
1865
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I was thinking about this, and decided against it!! I hope it's correct for you, great first answer! :D (+1)
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 15:31
Nice work! This is indeed the intended answer. Any idea about the compass point clue?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 22:44
Awesome! I had a look around and I'm pretty sure about the compass points now too, I'll edit my answer. I may see if I can set up a riddle like this!
– Floris SA
Aug 22 at 7:37
All correct! You get the tick!
– jafe
Aug 22 at 7:50
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I thought you might be
Novaya Zemlya, maybe?
I am a continent's outermost point,
Before the Soviet's annexation of Frans Jozefland, this was the Northernmost point of Asia/Europe
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Novaya Zemlya consists of two islands, separated by a very narrow fjord
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
It used to be inhabited by Nenets, a tanned eskimo-like people
My population is now mostly white.
The majority of inhabitants are now (Caucasian) Russians, old military personnel
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
Not sure about the compass points, but the name translated to 'new land'. EDIT: The two islands are named 'Yuzhny' and 'Severny', Russian for south and north, respectively
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
The Barents Sea, named after Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
The islands are deep within the Arctic circle
most of my residents live in the south.
The largest town (with the majority of the population), Belushya Guba, is located on the southern island.
Nice puzzle!
answered Aug 21 at 15:18
Floris SA
1865
1
I was thinking about this, and decided against it!! I hope it's correct for you, great first answer! :D (+1)
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 15:31
Nice work! This is indeed the intended answer. Any idea about the compass point clue?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 22:44
Awesome! I had a look around and I'm pretty sure about the compass points now too, I'll edit my answer. I may see if I can set up a riddle like this!
– Floris SA
Aug 22 at 7:37
All correct! You get the tick!
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Aug 22 at 7:50
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I thought you might be
Novaya Zemlya, maybe?
I am a continent's outermost point,
Before the Soviet's annexation of Frans Jozefland, this was the Northernmost point of Asia/Europe
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Novaya Zemlya consists of two islands, separated by a very narrow fjord
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
It used to be inhabited by Nenets, a tanned eskimo-like people
My population is now mostly white.
The majority of inhabitants are now (Caucasian) Russians, old military personnel
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
Not sure about the compass points, but the name translated to 'new land'. EDIT: The two islands are named 'Yuzhny' and 'Severny', Russian for south and north, respectively
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
The Barents Sea, named after Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
The islands are deep within the Arctic circle
most of my residents live in the south.
The largest town (with the majority of the population), Belushya Guba, is located on the southern island.
Nice puzzle!
answered Aug 21 at 15:18
Floris SA
1865
I thought you might be
Novaya Zemlya, maybe?
I am a continent's outermost point,
Before the Soviet's annexation of Frans Jozefland, this was the Northernmost point of Asia/Europe
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Novaya Zemlya consists of two islands, separated by a very narrow fjord
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
It used to be inhabited by Nenets, a tanned eskimo-like people
My population is now mostly white.
The majority of inhabitants are now (Caucasian) Russians, old military personnel
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
Not sure about the compass points, but the name translated to 'new land'. EDIT: The two islands are named 'Yuzhny' and 'Severny', Russian for south and north, respectively
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
The Barents Sea, named after Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
The islands are deep within the Arctic circle
most of my residents live in the south.
The largest town (with the majority of the population), Belushya Guba, is located on the southern island.
Nice puzzle!
answered Aug 21 at 15:18
Floris SA
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edited Aug 22 at 7:39
answered Aug 21 at 15:18
Floris SA
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answered Aug 21 at 15:18
Floris SA
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answered Aug 21 at 15:18
Floris SA
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I was thinking about this, and decided against it!! I hope it's correct for you, great first answer! :D (+1)
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 15:31
Nice work! This is indeed the intended answer. Any idea about the compass point clue?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 22:44
Awesome! I had a look around and I'm pretty sure about the compass points now too, I'll edit my answer. I may see if I can set up a riddle like this!
– Floris SA
Aug 22 at 7:37
All correct! You get the tick!
– jafe
Aug 22 at 7:50
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I was thinking about this, and decided against it!! I hope it's correct for you, great first answer! :D (+1)
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 15:31
Nice work! This is indeed the intended answer. Any idea about the compass point clue?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 22:44
Awesome! I had a look around and I'm pretty sure about the compass points now too, I'll edit my answer. I may see if I can set up a riddle like this!
– Floris SA
Aug 22 at 7:37
All correct! You get the tick!
– jafe
Aug 22 at 7:50
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I was thinking about this, and decided against it!! I hope it's correct for you, great first answer! :D (+1)
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 15:31
I was thinking about this, and decided against it!! I hope it's correct for you, great first answer! :D (+1)
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 15:31
Nice work! This is indeed the intended answer. Any idea about the compass point clue?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 22:44
Nice work! This is indeed the intended answer. Any idea about the compass point clue?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 22:44
Awesome! I had a look around and I'm pretty sure about the compass points now too, I'll edit my answer. I may see if I can set up a riddle like this!
– Floris SA
Aug 22 at 7:37
Awesome! I had a look around and I'm pretty sure about the compass points now too, I'll edit my answer. I may see if I can set up a riddle like this!
– Floris SA
Aug 22 at 7:37
All correct! You get the tick!
– jafe
Aug 22 at 7:50
All correct! You get the tick!
– jafe
Aug 22 at 7:50
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New Zealand?
I am a continent's outermost point,
Although not part of Austrlian continent, New Zealand is part of the sumberged Zealandia continent
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
It consists of two islands
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
Once it was inhabited by the maori.
my population is now mostly white.
Now the population is mostly white
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
not sure
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Abel Tasman was Dutch
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
The Antarctida cold waves, I guess
most of my residents live in the south.
answered Aug 21 at 11:23
rhsquared
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I like this answer, but to add to it I think that this is the strait being referred to. The one issue is that most residents live in the North instead, even though the South is bigger.
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 13:21
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Named after compass points, "new" just in name: rot13(Gur vfynaqf ner pnyyrq Abegu Vfynaq naq Fbhgu Vfynaq. Vg'f "arj whfg va anzr" orpnhfr vg'f abg npghnyyl arj - vg jnf cbchyngrq bire n zvyyraavhz ntb.)
– Michael
Aug 21 at 13:54
This was my instant guess also when reading the riddle, but El-Guest's objection seems spot on.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:40
@Evargalo I know that's why I didn't put an explanation for the last line.
– rhsquared
Aug 21 at 14:42
I believe the term is "red herring" :)
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Aug 21 at 15:12
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New Zealand?
I am a continent's outermost point,
Although not part of Austrlian continent, New Zealand is part of the sumberged Zealandia continent
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
It consists of two islands
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
Once it was inhabited by the maori.
my population is now mostly white.
Now the population is mostly white
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
not sure
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Abel Tasman was Dutch
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
The Antarctida cold waves, I guess
most of my residents live in the south.
answered Aug 21 at 11:23
rhsquared
5,68221439
1
I like this answer, but to add to it I think that this is the strait being referred to. The one issue is that most residents live in the North instead, even though the South is bigger.
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 13:21
1
Named after compass points, "new" just in name: rot13(Gur vfynaqf ner pnyyrq Abegu Vfynaq naq Fbhgu Vfynaq. Vg'f "arj whfg va anzr" orpnhfr vg'f abg npghnyyl arj - vg jnf cbchyngrq bire n zvyyraavhz ntb.)
– Michael
Aug 21 at 13:54
This was my instant guess also when reading the riddle, but El-Guest's objection seems spot on.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:40
@Evargalo I know that's why I didn't put an explanation for the last line.
– rhsquared
Aug 21 at 14:42
I believe the term is "red herring" :)
– jafe
Aug 21 at 15:12
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New Zealand?
I am a continent's outermost point,
Although not part of Austrlian continent, New Zealand is part of the sumberged Zealandia continent
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
It consists of two islands
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
Once it was inhabited by the maori.
my population is now mostly white.
Now the population is mostly white
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
not sure
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Abel Tasman was Dutch
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
The Antarctida cold waves, I guess
most of my residents live in the south.
answered Aug 21 at 11:23
rhsquared
5,68221439
New Zealand?
I am a continent's outermost point,
Although not part of Austrlian continent, New Zealand is part of the sumberged Zealandia continent
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
It consists of two islands
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
Once it was inhabited by the maori.
my population is now mostly white.
Now the population is mostly white
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
not sure
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Abel Tasman was Dutch
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
The Antarctida cold waves, I guess
most of my residents live in the south.
answered Aug 21 at 11:23
rhsquared
5,68221439
answered Aug 21 at 11:23
rhsquared
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answered Aug 21 at 11:23
rhsquared
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answered Aug 21 at 11:23
rhsquared
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I like this answer, but to add to it I think that this is the strait being referred to. The one issue is that most residents live in the North instead, even though the South is bigger.
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 13:21
1
Named after compass points, "new" just in name: rot13(Gur vfynaqf ner pnyyrq Abegu Vfynaq naq Fbhgu Vfynaq. Vg'f "arj whfg va anzr" orpnhfr vg'f abg npghnyyl arj - vg jnf cbchyngrq bire n zvyyraavhz ntb.)
– Michael
Aug 21 at 13:54
This was my instant guess also when reading the riddle, but El-Guest's objection seems spot on.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:40
@Evargalo I know that's why I didn't put an explanation for the last line.
– rhsquared
Aug 21 at 14:42
I believe the term is "red herring" :)
– jafe
Aug 21 at 15:12
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I like this answer, but to add to it I think that this is the strait being referred to. The one issue is that most residents live in the North instead, even though the South is bigger.
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 13:21
1
Named after compass points, "new" just in name: rot13(Gur vfynaqf ner pnyyrq Abegu Vfynaq naq Fbhgu Vfynaq. Vg'f "arj whfg va anzr" orpnhfr vg'f abg npghnyyl arj - vg jnf cbchyngrq bire n zvyyraavhz ntb.)
– Michael
Aug 21 at 13:54
This was my instant guess also when reading the riddle, but El-Guest's objection seems spot on.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:40
@Evargalo I know that's why I didn't put an explanation for the last line.
– rhsquared
Aug 21 at 14:42
I believe the term is "red herring" :)
– jafe
Aug 21 at 15:12
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1
I like this answer, but to add to it I think that this is the strait being referred to. The one issue is that most residents live in the North instead, even though the South is bigger.
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 13:21
I like this answer, but to add to it I think that this is the strait being referred to. The one issue is that most residents live in the North instead, even though the South is bigger.
– El-Guest
Aug 21 at 13:21
1
1
Named after compass points, "new" just in name: rot13(Gur vfynaqf ner pnyyrq Abegu Vfynaq naq Fbhgu Vfynaq. Vg'f "arj whfg va anzr" orpnhfr vg'f abg npghnyyl arj - vg jnf cbchyngrq bire n zvyyraavhz ntb.)
– Michael
Aug 21 at 13:54
Named after compass points, "new" just in name: rot13(Gur vfynaqf ner pnyyrq Abegu Vfynaq naq Fbhgu Vfynaq. Vg'f "arj whfg va anzr" orpnhfr vg'f abg npghnyyl arj - vg jnf cbchyngrq bire n zvyyraavhz ntb.)
– Michael
Aug 21 at 13:54
This was my instant guess also when reading the riddle, but El-Guest's objection seems spot on.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:40
This was my instant guess also when reading the riddle, but El-Guest's objection seems spot on.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:40
@Evargalo I know that's why I didn't put an explanation for the last line.
– rhsquared
Aug 21 at 14:42
@Evargalo I know that's why I didn't put an explanation for the last line.
– rhsquared
Aug 21 at 14:42
I believe the term is "red herring" :)
– jafe
Aug 21 at 15:12
I believe the term is "red herring" :)
– jafe
Aug 21 at 15:12
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I think you're
New South Wales
I am a continent's outermost point,
Easternmost point of Australia
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Australia and Tasmania, separated by the Bass Strait?
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
Used to be owned by the Aboriginal tribes
my population is now mostly white.
Australians are considered 'white' (more 'white' than the previous owners, at least)?
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
NSW - North South West; it's not a very 'new' state, since it was established 230 years ago
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Tasman Sea, named for Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
I reckon it gets some cold water from the South Pole
most of my residents live in the south.
NSW population seems most dense towards the southeast/coast area
answered Aug 21 at 11:25
hagfy
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This is a really good fit, but not the intended answer. I especially like the match to line 5. Don't think I would use both the word "island" and "continent" for the same thing like that, but there are arguments for both so it's probably justifiable. The last clue might be questionable though – don't most people there live in the rot13[Flqarl zrgeb nern], which is more like central-eastern?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 12:08
@jafe Beats me, I live on the other side of the world. =) That's just the first thing I thought of when I read "compass points".
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Aug 21 at 12:58
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I think you're
New South Wales
I am a continent's outermost point,
Easternmost point of Australia
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Australia and Tasmania, separated by the Bass Strait?
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
Used to be owned by the Aboriginal tribes
my population is now mostly white.
Australians are considered 'white' (more 'white' than the previous owners, at least)?
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
NSW - North South West; it's not a very 'new' state, since it was established 230 years ago
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Tasman Sea, named for Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
I reckon it gets some cold water from the South Pole
most of my residents live in the south.
NSW population seems most dense towards the southeast/coast area
answered Aug 21 at 11:25
hagfy
5,52311236
This is a really good fit, but not the intended answer. I especially like the match to line 5. Don't think I would use both the word "island" and "continent" for the same thing like that, but there are arguments for both so it's probably justifiable. The last clue might be questionable though – don't most people there live in the rot13[Flqarl zrgeb nern], which is more like central-eastern?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 12:08
@jafe Beats me, I live on the other side of the world. =) That's just the first thing I thought of when I read "compass points".
– hagfy
Aug 21 at 12:58
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I think you're
New South Wales
I am a continent's outermost point,
Easternmost point of Australia
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Australia and Tasmania, separated by the Bass Strait?
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
Used to be owned by the Aboriginal tribes
my population is now mostly white.
Australians are considered 'white' (more 'white' than the previous owners, at least)?
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
NSW - North South West; it's not a very 'new' state, since it was established 230 years ago
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Tasman Sea, named for Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
I reckon it gets some cold water from the South Pole
most of my residents live in the south.
NSW population seems most dense towards the southeast/coast area
answered Aug 21 at 11:25
hagfy
5,52311236
I think you're
New South Wales
I am a continent's outermost point,
Easternmost point of Australia
an island pair by a rough strait made disjoint.
Australia and Tasmania, separated by the Bass Strait?
Once held by natives, a land owned by right,
Used to be owned by the Aboriginal tribes
my population is now mostly white.
Australians are considered 'white' (more 'white' than the previous owners, at least)?
Named after compass points, "new" just in name,
NSW - North South West; it's not a very 'new' state, since it was established 230 years ago
a nearby sea's named for a Dutch traveler's fame.
Tasman Sea, named for Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman
Cold polar water brings chills in my mouth;
I reckon it gets some cold water from the South Pole
most of my residents live in the south.
NSW population seems most dense towards the southeast/coast area
answered Aug 21 at 11:25
hagfy
5,52311236
edited Aug 21 at 11:33
answered Aug 21 at 11:25
hagfy
5,52311236
answered Aug 21 at 11:25
hagfy
5,52311236
answered Aug 21 at 11:25
hagfy
5,52311236
5,52311236
This is a really good fit, but not the intended answer. I especially like the match to line 5. Don't think I would use both the word "island" and "continent" for the same thing like that, but there are arguments for both so it's probably justifiable. The last clue might be questionable though – don't most people there live in the rot13[Flqarl zrgeb nern], which is more like central-eastern?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 12:08
@jafe Beats me, I live on the other side of the world. =) That's just the first thing I thought of when I read "compass points".
– hagfy
Aug 21 at 12:58
add a comment |Â
This is a really good fit, but not the intended answer. I especially like the match to line 5. Don't think I would use both the word "island" and "continent" for the same thing like that, but there are arguments for both so it's probably justifiable. The last clue might be questionable though – don't most people there live in the rot13[Flqarl zrgeb nern], which is more like central-eastern?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 12:08
@jafe Beats me, I live on the other side of the world. =) That's just the first thing I thought of when I read "compass points".
– hagfy
Aug 21 at 12:58
This is a really good fit, but not the intended answer. I especially like the match to line 5. Don't think I would use both the word "island" and "continent" for the same thing like that, but there are arguments for both so it's probably justifiable. The last clue might be questionable though – don't most people there live in the rot13[Flqarl zrgeb nern], which is more like central-eastern?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 12:08
This is a really good fit, but not the intended answer. I especially like the match to line 5. Don't think I would use both the word "island" and "continent" for the same thing like that, but there are arguments for both so it's probably justifiable. The last clue might be questionable though – don't most people there live in the rot13[Flqarl zrgeb nern], which is more like central-eastern?
– jafe
Aug 21 at 12:08
@jafe Beats me, I live on the other side of the world. =) That's just the first thing I thought of when I read "compass points".
– hagfy
Aug 21 at 12:58
@jafe Beats me, I live on the other side of the world. =) That's just the first thing I thought of when I read "compass points".
– hagfy
Aug 21 at 12:58
add a comment |Â
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-1
down vote
I just saw this and thought I’d have a guess
Is it
Newfoundland?
I am a continents outermost point
North America
New just in name
NEWfoundland
answered Aug 21 at 11:21
Rohit Jose
1,400125
1
Why are people down voting this? I’m not getting angry, I just want to know why
– Rohit Jose
Aug 21 at 13:21
2
I suppose the downvoter would have liked to see how you make your proposal match with the other clues.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:38
add a comment |Â
up vote
-1
down vote
I just saw this and thought I’d have a guess
Is it
Newfoundland?
I am a continents outermost point
North America
New just in name
NEWfoundland
answered Aug 21 at 11:21
Rohit Jose
1,400125
1
Why are people down voting this? I’m not getting angry, I just want to know why
– Rohit Jose
Aug 21 at 13:21
2
I suppose the downvoter would have liked to see how you make your proposal match with the other clues.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:38
add a comment |Â
up vote
-1
down vote
up vote
-1
down vote
I just saw this and thought I’d have a guess
Is it
Newfoundland?
I am a continents outermost point
North America
New just in name
NEWfoundland
answered Aug 21 at 11:21
Rohit Jose
1,400125
I just saw this and thought I’d have a guess
Is it
Newfoundland?
I am a continents outermost point
North America
New just in name
NEWfoundland
answered Aug 21 at 11:21
Rohit Jose
1,400125
answered Aug 21 at 11:21
Rohit Jose
1,400125
answered Aug 21 at 11:21
Rohit Jose
1,400125
answered Aug 21 at 11:21
Rohit Jose
1,400125
1,400125
1
Why are people down voting this? I’m not getting angry, I just want to know why
– Rohit Jose
Aug 21 at 13:21
2
I suppose the downvoter would have liked to see how you make your proposal match with the other clues.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:38
add a comment |Â
1
Why are people down voting this? I’m not getting angry, I just want to know why
– Rohit Jose
Aug 21 at 13:21
2
I suppose the downvoter would have liked to see how you make your proposal match with the other clues.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:38
1
1
Why are people down voting this? I’m not getting angry, I just want to know why
– Rohit Jose
Aug 21 at 13:21
Why are people down voting this? I’m not getting angry, I just want to know why
– Rohit Jose
Aug 21 at 13:21
2
2
I suppose the downvoter would have liked to see how you make your proposal match with the other clues.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:38
I suppose the downvoter would have liked to see how you make your proposal match with the other clues.
– Evargalo
Aug 21 at 14:38
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