Australia, a continent consisting of the mainland of the state of Australia, the island of Tasmania and many smaller islands. Australia is the smallest continent in the world. It is often referred to as the ‘island continent’, and it is also considered the largest island in the world. Australia is also the driest inhabited continent in the world, with the least fertile soil.
The total area of mainland Australia is 8.6 million square kilometers (3,310,000 square miles). It is the lowest, smallest, flattest and second driest continent on Earth. The name ‘Australia’ comes from the Latin ‘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 in Oceania (in terms of population and area).
How many countries does Australia have?
Australia is the only country on the Australian mainland. It is one of the largest countries in the world, covering the entire continent. Australia is the largest landmass on the continent. It is the sixth largest country in the world by area and the largest in mainland Australia/Oceania.
The capital of Australia is Canberra, and the largest city is Sydney. Other major cities are Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Australia has about 25 million people and the official language is English.
Australia is a diverse country with deserts, rainforests, tropical savannas and mountain ranges. Australia’s total land area is 7.6 million square kilometers (2.9 million square miles). Australia has a coastline, excluding all offshore islands, extending 34,218 kilometers (21,262 mi) and a significant exclusive economic zone of 8,148,250 kilometers (3,146,060 sq mi).
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List of countries in Oceania
Oceania consists of thousands of islands in the South and Central Pacific Ocean. There are 15 countries in Oceania that are UN officials. By far the largest country in Oceania by 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, with an area of 21 km² (8 sq mi).
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first |
Australia |
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2 |
Papua New Guinea |
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3 |
Indonesia |
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4 |
New Zealand |
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5 |
Solomon Islands |
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6 |
Fiji |
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7 |
Vanuatu |
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8 |
Samoa |
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9 |
Kiribati |
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ten |
Shandrydan |
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11 |
Federated States of Micronesia |
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twelfth |
Palau |
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13 |
Marshall Islands |
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14 |
Tuvalu |
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15 |
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 country. It is the sixth largest country in the world by area and the largest country by region in Oceania.
2. Kangaroos are found only 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 small musk kangaroos to large red kangaroos.
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 made up of living organisms and is home to a wide variety of marine life.
4. The most venomous snake in the world Inland Taipan is found in Australia. The Inland Taipan is a venomous snake found in Australia. This is the most venomous snake in the world, its venom can kill a person in minutes.
5. The smallest bird in the world, the honeyeater is also found on the Australian mainland. The honeyeater is a small bird that lives in Australia. It is the smallest bird in the world, and it 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. This is the largest desert in the world with an area of more than 170,000 square kilometers.
7. The Great Dividing Range, or Eastern Highlands, is the largest mountain range in Australia. This is the fifth longest strip of land in the world. The Great Divide is a mountain range located in Australia. This is the largest mountain range in Australia, stretching over 3,000 km.
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