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The major land masses of the Earth are referred to as the continents, Geologically there are six large distinct land masses tectonic plates), that make up the Earth's dry land. Although there is some conjecture about the separation of Asia forming a seventh. Whatever the case Australia happens to be one of these plates and also happened to be settled and have a universal government formed across the whole continent's tectonic plate) of which Tasmania is also a part.
Country refers to the organization of an area into a single territory as a nation or state. Australia has been a nation since January 1 1901, with a single national government. Although it is divided into states and territories which have their own state governments, they are all united as one nation.
Because most continents just happen to have developed into multiple countries ( for example, North America ( USA, Mexico, Canada) it sometimes confuses people to think of a country being a continent as well. One refers to the geographical form, the other is talking about the political structure.
And lets add a little more confusion to this, although the above is exactly correct, try explaining it to an American, then throw in that as well as being the only single country /continent, it is also the only continent island and country. Australia is a federation of English Colonies, that after Federation on Jan 1, 1901 become a single country (The Commonwealth of Australia).
What else can I help you with?
What country has the same name as a continent?
Australia is both a country and a continent.
Which continent has only one country on it?
The only continent to contain only one country is Australia, which is both the country and the continent. Antarctica is only a continent, but does not contain any country.
What are the counrties of Australia?
Australia is the only country on the continent of Australia. They are 1 and the same.
In case of Australia the name of the country and continent is same.why?
They are the same because the country occupies the whole continent.
Which continent is Australia come under?
Australia, while being a country, is also the ENTIRE continent. They are 1 and the same.
Is Australia a planet?
Australia is a country and a continent on planet Earth.
Why does some countries in Australia have different times?
Australia has only 1 country and it is named Australia (the same name as the continent)
What country in Australia is made up of two main islands?
The only country in Australia is Australia, and it is made up of a continent of Australia and the island of Tasmania. About 2000km southeast of Australia is New Zealand, a country made up of two main islands and many smaller islands. Like Australia, it is within the geographic region of Oceania. There is a common misconception that Australia is the same as Oceania. It is not. Australia is a continent and a country. It is within the region of Oceania, which is not a continent.
Which country is largest in terms of land mass Spain Peru Italy Australia?
The correct answer is Australia, as Australia is both a country and a continent - a continent sized country! I've seen and Australian Map outline on which some European countries were superimposed.
Which piece of land is larger country or continent?
Usually the continent is larger - for instance the countries of the US and Canada are both in the North American Continent.However there is one exception where a country and continent are the same size - Australia.
When did Australia's name become official?
Australia has only ever had one "official" name, and that is its current name: The Commonwealth of Australia, which was adopted on 1 January 1901, at Federation. As a continent, the name "Australia" was adopted in 1824, but this did not refer to the country, as Australia was not yet a country, but a group of colonies occupying the same continent.
Are Oceania and Australia the same?
No, Oceania is a region that includes Australia, along with other countries and territories in the Pacific Ocean. Australia is a country within the continent of Oceania.
