Why is australia called OZ?

Question

Why is australia called OZ?

Answer 1

Sounds like "Aus" I guess.

Like "Aussies" can also be (and sometimes is) spelt as "Ozzies".

Answer 2

It isn't

The shortened form of Australia is Aus.

It is only foreigners who use the term OZ.

Answer 3

Its short for Aus, but its really because its the land of plenty , but it wont be much longer if we dont do something about our envoirement.

Answer 4

Australia is pronounced Ozstralia shorten it and it's Oz

Answer 5

Cuz, that's where the wizard waz.

Seriously, i think it is because they call themselves Aussies and a short pronunciation for the country is oz.

Answer 6

Hi Arun,answer is simple Australians like to shorten names...ie....Australia is shortened to Aus...shortened to OZ..... hope this answers the question for you ....good luck.

Answer 7

It's short for Aus---or Auz. Remember...they're called "Auzzies".

Answer 8

Because we say "Aussies" more like Ozzies.

And American's actually say the "s" like an "s"

Aussies turned into Ozzies

SO

Australia turned to Oz