Capital Cities of Australia/Oceania Countries and Territories
Australia and Oceania is a diverse region encompassing Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and other territories scattered across the vast Pacific Ocean.
The capital cities of the 14 independent countries and 12 dependent territories in Australia and Oceania.
The largest Capital City is Canberra, Australia with a population of approximately 431,000. The Smallest Capital City is Funafuti, Tuvalu with a population of around 6,000.
Nauru is the smallest country in Oceania and doesn’t have a capital city in the legal sense, but Yaren is the de facto capital, Similarly, Tokelau and Wake Island lack designated capital cities.
| Flag | Country | Capital City |
|---|---|---|
 | Australia | Canberra |
 | American Samoa | Pago Pago |
 | Cook Islands | Avarua |
 | Fiji | Suva |
 | French Polynesia | Papeete |
 | Guam | Hagåtña |
 | Kiribati | South Tarawa |
 | Marshall Islands | Majuro |
 | Micronesia | Palikir |
 | Nauru | Yaren District |
 | New Zealand | Wellington |
 | New Caledonia | Nouméa |
 | Niue | Alofi |
 | Norfolk Island | Kingston |
 | Northern Mariana Islands | Saipan |
 | Palau | Ngerulmud |
 | Papua New Guinea | Port Moresby |
 | Pitcairn Islands | Adamstown |
 | Samoa | Apia |
 | Solomon Islands | Honiara |
 | Tonga | Nukuʻalofa |
 | Tokelau | Tokelau does not have a capital city |
 | Tuvalu | Funafuti |
 | Vanuatu | Port Vila |
 | Wake Island | Wake Island does not have a capital city |
 | Wallis and Futuna | Mata-Utu |
Oceania’s major Regions and Subregions
Oceania is a geographical and geopolitical region that’s traditionally divided into four parts:
- Australasia
- Melanesia
- Micronesia
- Polynesia
Australasia
Australasia is a geographical region that includes Australia, New Zealand, the island of New Guinea, and neighbouring islands in the Pacific.
Melanesia
Melanesia is a subregion of Oceania in the southwestern Pacific, known for its rich cultural diversity and distinct geographical features. The name “Melanesia” means “black islands,” derived from the dark skin of many of its indigenous inhabitants.
Micronesia
Micronesia is a subregion of Oceania consisting of thousands of small islands scattered across the western Pacific Ocean. The name “Micronesia” means “small islands. ” The region is known for its coral atolls, diverse marine life, and strong seafaring traditions.
Polynesia
Polynesia is a subregion of Oceania, known for its expansive triangle-shaped area within the central and southern Pacific Ocean. The “Polynesian Triangle” has three corners marked by Hawaii in the north, New Zealand in the southwest, and Easter Island (Rapa Nui) in the southeast.
What is Zealandia?
Zealandia, often called the “hidden continent,” is a largely submerged continental mass in the southwest Pacific Ocean. Most of Zealandia lies underwater, with only about 6% of its landmass visible above the ocean’s surface, including New Zealand and New Caledonia.
