Oceania countries: what are they, capitals, map

You countries ofOceania they are the nations that are part of Oceania, one of the five continents in the world and also the smallest of them, with approximately 8.9 million km². These countries are also known as the “brand new world” because they were discovered after the conquest of the New World (America) by Europeans. THE Oceania it is made up of 14 sovereign states and has no land borders between its countries.

List of Oceania countries and capitals

1. Australia (Capital: Canberra)
2. Federated States of Micronesia (Capital: Palikir)
3. Fiji (Capital: Suva)
4. Marshall Islands (Capital: Majuro)
5. Solomon Islands (Capital: Honiara)
6. Kiribati (Capital: Southern Tarawa)
7. Nauru (Capital: Yaren)
8. New Zealand (Capital: Wellington)
9. Palau (Capital: Ngerulmud)
10. Papua New Guinea (Capital: Port Moresby)
11. Samoa (Capital: Apia)
12. Tonga (Capital: Nuku'alofa)
13. Tuvalu (Capital: Funafuti)
14. Vanuatu (Capital: Port Vila)

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→ The case of Indonesia

Indonesia is considered a country transcontinental

, located between Southeast Asia and Australia, therefore, for some, is also considered a nation of Oceania.

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Map of the countries of Oceania

The countries that make up Oceania are located among the Pacific oceans and Indian Ocean, in the southern intertropical and temperate zone. (Source: IBGE)

Regions of Oceania

Oceania is divided into 4 regions:

Australasia

Australasia is the region of Oceania that encompasses the territories of Australia, New Zealand, New Zealand. Guinea (Island in the Southwest of the Pacific where Papua New Guinea is located) and some islands near the Indonesia. It is a region rich in biodiversity, full of endemic species both in fauna and flora.

Melanesia

Melanesia is the region of Oceania that encompasses the territories of the Moluccas, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Noca Caledonia and Fiji. The name of this region is sometimes related to the skin color of the inhabitants there, as Melanesia means “black islands”. In this region, several native languages ​​such as Fijian and Motu are spoken.

Micronesia

Micronesia is the region of Oceania that covers an area east of the Philippines and north of Melanesia, comprising the territories of Palau, Kiribati, the States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands and Nauru. The region is also formed by several islands that are divided into seven territories. In Micronesia, the inhabitants speak Austronesian languages.

Polynesia

Polynesia is the region of Oceania that comprises the islands in the south of the Pacific Ocean, covering the territory of three countries: Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu. Part of these islands originated through volcanic activity. Due to colonization, part of the islands belong to the United States.

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Curiosities about the countries of Oceania

Oceania is one of the most sought after continents when it comes to “paradisiac places”. The countries have breathtaking coastlines, with clear water seas. Many destinations are part of the imagination of many couples when planning their weddings. Others attract tourists who like to be in contact with nature and who are looking for extreme adventures. Due to the location of these countries, many tourists head to Oceania to spend their vacations.

• Australia

Lake Hillier, known as Lake Rose, located in Western Australia.

THE Australia is a country considered as an island continent due to its isolation. THE border with other countries is maritime. The country has an area of ​​approximately 7,692,024 km² and an estimated population of 25,080,200 inhabitants. The country's capital, contrary to what many people think, is not Sydney, but Canberra.

considered a country quitedeveloped, Australia has the third highest human development index in the world. Furthermore, it is one of the driest countries in the world. About three-quarters of the country lies within desert or semiarid regions.

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• New Zealand

Urupukapuka Island in New Zealand.

THENew Zealand is a country formed by twoareascontinentalmain, the North and South Islands, as well as some smaller islands. The country is geographically isolated and has maritime borders with other countries. The country's biodiversity is quite unique, since until the time of colonization there were no mammals in the territory of New Zealand. The country was taken over by birds.

New Zealand covers an area of ​​approximately 268,680 km² and has about 4,908,420 inhabitants. considered a parentsextremelydevelopedand industrialized, New Zealand has high levels of human development. In the country, corruption rates are almost nil. English is the predominant language. The landscapes there have already served as a stage for recordings of famous films, such as SirFromRings and The Hobbit.

• fiji

Castaway Island located at Mamanucas in Fiji.

fiji is a country composed of islands of volcanic origin, totaling 332 islands located in the Pacific Ocean. Of this total of islands, about a third are uninhabited and the two main ones are: Viti Levu and Vanua Levu islands. The country was colonized by the British and became independent in 1970.

The country is full of natural resources, which are the main fuels of its economy. THE sugar cane it is the main product cultivated and exported in the country. The export added to the tourism make Fiji one of the most developed economies in the Pacific.
by Rafaela Sousa
Graduated in Geography 

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