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Oceania is the region often used to group Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Oceania is a region of numerous islands, mostly in the Pacific Ocean and vicinity. The boundaries of Oceania can be defined in several different ways, but most recognize parts of Australiasia such Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, and all or part of the Malay Archipelago as part of the region.
Ethnologically, the islands in Oceania can be divided into three subregions; Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.
| Country | Capital |
|---|---|
| American Samoa (Unincorporated Territory of the USA) | Pago Pago |
| Australia | Canberra |
| Christmas Island | The Settlement (aka Flying Fish Cove) |
| Cocos Islands | West Island |
| Cook Islands | Avarua |
| Fiji | Suva |
| French Polynesia (Overseas Collectivity of France) | Papeete |
| Guam (Unincorporated Territory of the USA) | Hagatna |
| Kiribati | Tarawa |
| Marshall Islands | Majuro |
| Micronesia | Palikir |
| Nauru | Yaren |
| New Caledonia | Noumea |
| New Zealand | Wellington |
| Niue | Alofi |
| Norfolk Island | Kingston |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Saipan |
| Palau | Melekeok |
| Papua New Guinea | Port Moresby |
| Pitcairn Islands | Adamstown |
| Samoa | Apia |
| Solomon Islands | Honiara |
| Tokelau | |
| Tonga | Nuku'alofa |
| Tuvalu | Funafuti |
| Vanuatu | Port Vila |
| Wallis and Futuna Islands | Mata-Utu |
See also: Famous Landmarks
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