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Oceania is a vast, arbitrarily defined expanse of the world where the Pacific Ocean – rather than land borders – connects the nations. It is home to glistening white beaches, coconut palms swaying in the breeze, beautiful coral reefs, rugged volcanic islands rising out of the blue ocean. Its diverse nations have some of the world's most international cities, and some of its most remote villages.

It incorporates the areas often known as Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia, as well as Australia, New Zealand, and surrounding islands.

[edit] Countries

• Australia- The largest and most populous country in Oceania.
• Cook Islands
• East Timor- One of the world newest nations, emerging from violent times and now accessible to travelers.
• Federated States of Micronesia
• Fiji- A major island tourist destination. Resorts, coral reefs and beaches.
• French Polynesia- Including the beautiful island of Tahiti.
• Kiribati
• Marshall Islands
• Nauru
• New Zealand- A major destination, second to Australia in size. Well developed facilities for travelers.
• New Caledonia- A piece of France, in the tropics.
• Niue
• Palau
• Papua New Guinea- An adventurous, but possible, travel destination.
• Samoa
• Solomon Islands
• Tonga
• Tuvalu- One of the smallest countries in the world.
• Vanuatu- Well developed island destination.

[edit] Other destinations

• American Samoa (United States)
• Easter Island (Chile)
• Guam (United States)
• Hawaii (United States)
• Midway Islands (United States)
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Pitcairn Islands
• Tokelau (New Zealand)
• Wallis and Futuna (France)

[edit] Uninhabited small islands

• Wake Island (United States)
• Clipperton Island (France)

[edit] Understand

[edit] European Influence

Australia and New Zealand are both former British colonies. At one time it was envisaged that the two colonies would become a single country and the Australian constitution still permits New Zealand to join as another state.

Papua New Guinea was, at one time, a United Nations trusteeship, administered by Australia.

As a result of widespread colonization, many areas speak both an indigenous language, and the language of the colonizers, often mixing in interesting blends.

[edit] Ecology

Ecologically, Oceania also includes and the eastern parts of Indonesia as far as Lombok and Sulawesi.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

See the country articles for detailed information on how to Get in.

The major countries of Australia and New Zealand offer extensive connections to all continents.

There are some other gateways offering other opportunities to get in to Oceania, and for interesting itineraries. Air France connects New Caledonia direct with Tokyo and Paris]. Onward connections to Sydney and Auckland are possible. Air PAcific connect Fiji with Los Angeles with connections through to Sydney, Auckland and Tahiti. Tahiti is connected to the Los Angeles, and you can fly to the Cook Islands direct from there.

The smaller islands with less tourism, present additional challenges to get to.

[edit] By boat

A South Pacific cruise.

[edit] Get around

The moat popular way for travelers to get around between the main destinations of Oceania is by plane.

There are some options for boats, cruise ships, private yachts, adventure cruises, and even cargo ships.

Consult the guide for the destination you are visiting.

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