Zealandia

Zealandia
 

News: Scientists have confirmed the existence of a continent called Zealandia, which is approximately 1.89 million square miles in size and was once part of the ancient supercontinent called Gondwana.
 

About:
 It is a long, narrow microcontinent that is mostly submerged in the South Pacific Ocean.
 Zealandia started to separate from Gondwana about 105 million years ago and gradually sank beneath the waves, with over 94% of the landmass remaining underwater.
 It is recognized as the world’s eighth continent
 The part of Zealandia which is above water forms the foundation of New Zealand’s north and south islands as well as the island of New Caledonia.
 The existence of Zealandia was first recorded in 1642 by Dutch businessman and sailor Abel Tasman, who was on a mission to find the “great Southern Continent,” or Terra Australis.