The term "Oz" is a colloquial nickname for Australia that has been used by Australians for many years. The origin of the nickname is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have originated as a shortened version of "Australia".
One theory suggests that the nickname originated from the abbreviation "Aus" used in postal addresses, which was later transformed into "Oz" by adding the letter "O" to the abbreviation. Another theory suggests that the nickname may have been influenced by the famous book "The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum, which was very popular in Australia.
It's worth noting that while "Oz" is a widely recognized nickname for Australia, it is not the official name of the country. The official name of Australia is simply "Australia." The nickname "Oz" is more commonly used in informal situations, and is often used affectionately by Australians to refer to their country.
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