Oceania - Wikipedia
WebOceania (UK: / ˌ oʊ s i ˈ ɑː n i ə, ˌ oʊ ʃ i-,-ˈ eɪ n-/ OH-s(h)ee-AH-nee-ə, - AY-, US: / ˌ oʊ ʃ i ˈ æ n i ə,-ˈ ɑː n-/ ⓘ OH-shee-A(H)N-ee-ə) is a geographical region comprising Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.
Oceania | Definition, Population, Maps, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 9, 2024 · Oceania, collective name for the islands scattered throughout most of the Pacific Ocean. The term, in its widest sense, embraces the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas. A more common definition excludes the Ryukyu, Kuril, and Aleutian islands and the Japan archipelago.
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WebOceania (UK: / ˌ oʊ s i ˈ ɑː n i ə, ˌ oʊ ʃ i-,-ˈ eɪ n-/ OH-s(h)ee-AH-nee-ə, - AY-, US: / ˌ oʊ ʃ i ˈ æ n i ə,-ˈ ɑː n-/ ⓘ OH-shee-A(H)N-ee-ə) is a geographical region comprising Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.
History of Oceania - Wikipedia
WebThe prehistory of Oceania is divided into the prehistory of each of its major areas: Australia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, and these vary greatly as to when they were first inhabited by humans — from 70,000 years ago (Near Oceania) to 3,000 years ago (Remote Oceania). Australia
List of sovereign states and dependent territories in Oceania - Wikipedia
WebExclusive economic zones of Oceania and neighboring areas. This is a list of sovereign states and dependent territories in the geographical region of Oceania. Although it is mostly ocean and spans many tectonic plates, Oceania is …
Outline of Oceania - Wikipedia
WebOceania is a geographical, and geopolitical, region consisting of numerous lands—mostly islands in the Pacific Ocean and vicinity. The term is also sometimes used to denote a continent comprising Australia and proximate Pacific islands. The boundaries of Oceania are defined in a number of ways.
List of Oceanian countries by population - Wikipedia
WebThis is a list of Oceanian countries and dependencies by population in Oceania, which includes Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Projections are from the United Nations and official figures are from the Pacific Community and other official sources.
Oceania - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebOceania (Shown in green shaded areas) Oceania is a name used in geography for the region made up of Australia, Polynesia, Melanesia, and several other island nations in the surrounding area. It is often listed as one of the continents of the world.
Oceania – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebOceania is sometimes described as a continent; however, it is a vast region where the waters of the Pacific Ocean — rather than land borders — separate nations. The countless small islands are known for their white sand with swaying palm trees, astounding coral reefs, and rugged volcanoes.
Demographics of Oceania - Wikipedia
WebThe demographic table below shows all inhabited states and territories of Oceania. The information in this chart comes from the CIA World Factbook or the United States Department of State, unless noted otherwise or not available (NA); where sources differ, references are included.
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