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No they call the continent Oceania to include Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and other small islands that make up that continent. Calling the continent just Australia was leaving out many islands that are around there that weren't being included as "part" of the continent when people where looking at it though they actually are.
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∙ 11y agoBeacause theer is al lot of ocean around us
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What is the continent of Solomon island?
Solomon Islands is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, it is not a part of any continent, but it is grouped with Oceania (or commonly referred to as Australia & Oceania).
When did the name of Australia change to Oceania?
Australia never changed its name to Oceania. Oceania refers to Australia, New Zealand and surroundings.
Is another name for Australia Oceania?
There is no specific name for the islands of Oceania. They are sometimes called the islands of the South Pacific, and sometimes they are referred to as Australasia but Oceania comprises too large an area to restrict any island groups to another name.And no, another name for Oceania is notAustralia.
What is the driest country in Oceania?
Australia :] <3
What is Samoa's continent?
Samoa is a part of Australia & Oceania.
What continent is part of newzealand?
New Zealand is a country that is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean and is not part of any continent. It consists of two main islands, North Island and South Island, along with several smaller islands.
What country Oceania or Australia produce the most bauxite?
Oceania is not a country. So that just leaves Australia as the country to produce the most bauxite.
What continent is close to southeast Asia?
Oceania/Australiasia
Does Australia have the least number of countries?
Australia is just one country - Australia. It is not the same as the geographical region of Oceania, although it is within Oceania.
Is Oceania a contenent?
no Oceania is the area between japan and Australia there is only one whole Continent in the oceanic which is Australia
Is Australia the highest mountain in Oceania?
australia is a continent........
What continent is marshall islands part of?
Australia isn't a continent - it's part of the continent of Asia, as is the Marshall Islands. To distinguish it from mainland Asia, the region of Australia and the surrounding states is sometimes referred to as Oceania - whether the Marshall Islands sits in that region or not varies according to different sources.
