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🇦🇺 Australia: The Island Continent, Unique Wildlife, and Economic Powerhouse

Overview: Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia , is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area and the largest country in Oceania . Known for its unique wildlife, vast outback, stunning coastlines, and major mineral wealth, Australia is a highly developed country with a high standard of living. Feature Information Official Name Commonwealth of Australia Capital Canberra Largest City Sydney Area Approx. 7.7 million sq. km Population Over 27 Million Head of State Monarch (represented by Governor-General) Head of Government Prime Minister UN Membership Date November 1, 1945 (Original Member) Geography and Neighbors Australia is the only country that is also a continent. It is surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Borders and Neighbors: Australia has no land borders. Its nearest neighbors include New Zealand (to...

🌊 Oceania: The Islands of Culture, Nature & Diversity

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  Oceania  is the smallest continent, covering about  8.5 million sq. km  with a population of around  44 million . It consists of  Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and thousands of islands  across the Pacific Ocean. Known for its  unique wildlife, coral reefs, indigenous cultures, and natural beauty , Oceania plays an important role in global ecology and culture. Geography & Natural Features Largest Country:  Australia . Major Island Nations:  Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands . Highest Peak:  Puncak Jaya  (4,884 m) in Papua (Indonesia). Famous Sites:  Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock (Uluru), Milford Sound, Bora Bora . Climate: Tropical, desert, and temperate zones. Regional Organizations PIF  – Pacific Islands Forum. SPC  – Pacific Community. ANZUS Treaty  – Military alliance between Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. AOSIS  – Alliance of Small Island States (focus ...