Australia, this continent includes the mainland of the Australian nation, the island of Tasmania and many smaller islands. The Australian continent 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 world’s driest inhabited continent with the least fertile soil.
The total land area of mainland Australia 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 does Australia have?
Australia is the only country in mainland Australia. It is one of the largest countries in the world covering the entire continent. The country of Australia is the largest continent in the continent. It is the sixth largest country by area in the world and the largest country by area in the continent of Australia/Oceania.
The capital of Australia is Canberra and the largest city is Sydney. Other major cities include Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Australia has a population of about 25 million people, and the official language is English.
Australia is a diverse country with deserts, rainforests, tropical savannas and mountain ranges. The total land area of Australia is 7.6 million square kilometers (2.9 million square miles). Australia has a coastline, not including all offshore islands, stretching 34,218 km (21,262 mi) and a sizable Exclusive Economic Zone of 8,148,250 km (3,146,060 sq mi).
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List of countries in Oceania
Oceania is made up of thousands of islands across the South and Central Pacific. There are 15 countries in Oceania that are officials of the United Nations. 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, with an area of 21 square kilometers (8 square miles).
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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 |
Tonga |
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11 |
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 facts about GK 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 area in the world and the largest country in Oceania.
2. Kangaroos are only found in Australia. Kangaroos are marsupials, which means they carry their young in their pouch. There are many different species of kangaroos, ranging in size from the tiny musk 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 world’s largest single structure created by living organisms and is home to a wide variety of marine life.
4. The most venomous snake in the world Taipan inland is found in Australia. The inland taipan is a venomous snake found in Australia. This is the most venomous snake in the world and its venom can kill a human within minutes.
5. The world’s smallest bird, the honeyeater, is also found in mainland Australia. The honeyeater is a small bird found in Australia. It is the smallest bird in the world and feeds on nectar and pollen.
6. The world’s largest desert, the Simpson Desert is located in Australia. The Simpson Desert is a desert located in Australia. This is the largest desert in the world and covers an area of more than 170,000 square kilometers.
7. The Great Dividing Range or the Eastern Highlands is the largest mountain range in Australia. This is the fifth longest land-based range in the world. The Great Divide is a mountain range located in Australia. It is the largest mountain range in Australia and stretches over 3,000 km.
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