Australia, the mainland comprises the mainland of the country of Australia, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. The continent of Australia is the smallest continent in the world. It is often referred to as the “island continent” and is also considered the largest island in the world. Australia is also the driest inhabited continent in the world, with the least fertile soils.
The total land area of the Australian continent is 8.6 million square kilometers (3,310,000 sq mi). It is the lowest, smallest, flattest and second driest continent on Earth. The name “Australia” is derived from the Latin word “Terra Australis”, which means “southern land”. The name was first used by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in the 17th century.
In this article, we have shared the list of countries in Australia along with the top 10 countries in Oceania (in terms of population and area).
How many countries are there in Australia?
Australia is the only country on the Australian continent. It is one of the largest countries in the world that covers an entire continent. The country of Australia is the largest continent on the continent. It is the sixth largest country in the world by area and the largest country by area on the Australian/Oceania continent.
The capital of Australia is Canberra and the largest city is Sydney. Other major cities include Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Australia’s population is about 25 million people and the official language is English.
Australia is a diverse country with deserts, rainforests, tropical savannahs and mountain ranges. The total land area of the country of Australia is 7.6 million square kilometers (2.9 million square miles). Australia has a coastline, excluding all coastal islands, extending for 34,218 kilometers (21,262 mi) and a sizeable exclusive economic zone covering 8,148,250 kilometers (3,146,060 sq mi).
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List of countries in Oceania
Oceania is made up of thousands of islands throughout the South and Central Pacific Ocean. There are 15 countries in Oceania according to UN officials. By far the largest country in Oceania in terms of area is Australia with 7,692,024 km², followed by Papua New Guinea with 462,840 km² and New Zealand with 270,467 km². The smallest independent country in Oceania is the island nation of Nauru, which covers an area of 21 km² (8 sq mi).
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Australia |
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Papua New Guinea |
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Indonesia |
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New Zealand |
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Solomon Islands |
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Fiji |
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Vanuatu |
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Samoa |
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Kiribati |
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Tonga |
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Micronesia |
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Palau |
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Marshall Islands |
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Tuvalu |
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Nauru |
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Interesting GK Facts about Australia
Some interesting facts about Australia include:
1. Australia is the only continent that is also a country. This means that Australia is both a large landmass and a sovereign state. It is the sixth largest country in the world by area and the largest country by area in Oceania.
2. Kangaroos are only found in Australia. Kangaroos are marsupials, which means they carry their young in a pouch. There are many different species of kangaroos, ranging in size from the small musky rat kangaroo to the large red kangaroo.
3. Australia is home to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world. The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is the largest single structure in the world created by living organisms and is home to a wide variety of marine life.
4. The most venomous snake in the world, the Inland Taipan, is found in Australia. The Inland Taipan is a venomous snake found in Australia. It is the most venomous snake in the world and its venom can kill a human in a matter of minutes.
5. The smallest bird in the world, the honeycreeper, is also found on the continent of Australia. The honeycreeper is a small bird found in Australia. It is the smallest bird in the world and feeds on nectar and pollen.
6. The largest desert in the world, the Simpson Desert, is located in Australia. The Simpson Desert is a desert located in Australia. It is the largest desert in the world and covers an area of more than 170,000 square kilometers.
7. The Great Dividing Range, or Eastern Highlands, is the largest mountain range in Australia. It is the fifth longest land range in the world. The Great Dividing Range is a mountain range located in Australia. It is the largest mountain range in Australia and stretches for more than 3,000 kilometres.
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