List of countries in Australia and Oceania Continent
Australia and Oceania is the world’s smallest continent, surrounded by the Pacific, Indian, and Southern Oceans.
There are 14 Independent countries and 12 dependent overseas territories. The largest independent country is Australia, which occupies around 86% of the total area and is the most economically influential country on the continent. Nauru is the smallest in terms of land area and population.
The Continent was once a part of Antarctica however around 96 million years ago, it drifted north.
List of countries in Australia and Oceania (Alphabetical Order)
There are 14 independent nations within Australia and Oceania, each offering a distinct character and contributing to the cultural and ecological diversity of the region.
| A | F | K |
| Australia | Fiji | Kiribati |
| M | N | P |
| Marshall Islands Micronesia | Nauru New Zealand | Palau Papua New Guinea |
| S | T | V |
| Samoa Solomon Islands | Tonga Tuvalu | Vanuatu |
List of dependent territories (Alphabetical Order)
12 overseas territories are administered by various countries, including the United States, France, and New Zealand. These territories, while not independent, are important culturally and geographically within the region
Territories that are considered dependent territories, Region or Area, However, these territories do not have complete control over their political interests but do have independence compared to the controlling political system.
| A | C | F |
| American Samoa (USA) | Cook Islands (New Zealand) | French Polynesia (France) |
| G | N | P |
| Guam (USA) | New Caledonia (France) Niue (New Zealand) Norfolk Island (Australia) Northern Mariana Islands (USA) | Pitcairn Islands (UK) |
| T | W | |
| Tokelau (New Zealand) | Wake Island (USA) Wallis and Futuna (France) |
Flag of All Countries in Australia and Oceania
The continent comprises 14 independent countries and various overseas territories, each with a flag that reflects its unique heritage, cultural traditions, and values.
What is the Highest Point in Australia/Oceania
The highest point in Australia and Oceania is Puncak Jaya, also known as Carstensz Pyramid, which stands at 4,884 metres or 16,024 feet above sea level, situated in the Sudirman Range of the Papua Province in Indonesia, on the island of New Guinea
What is the Largest Lake in Australia/Oceania
The largest lake in Australia and Oceania is Lake Eyre also known as Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, situated in South Australia and spans approximately 9,500 square kilometres when fully flooded.
Most of the time, Lake Eyre remains a shallow salt flat and only fills with water occasionally during periods of heavy rainfall in the catchment area, which can include floodwaters from distant parts of Queensland.
What is the Longest River in Australia/Oceania
The longest river in Australia and Oceania is the Murray-Darling River system, situated primarily in southeastern Australia.