New GuineaNorth of Australia's Torres Strait is the world's second largest island, New Guinea. The western half of this Melanesian island is a part of Indonesia, but the eastern half, known as Papua New Guinea, is a self governing member of the British Commonwealth and has a capital at Port Moresby.
It goes above Australia, actually crossing with the Mid-Ocean Ridge, then continues left over the Himalayas and then the Alps, ending North of Africa. I know this isn't a very detailed answer, but if you take a look at the related link, you will see in more detail..
Africa - 55 countries Europe - 51 countries Asia - 48 countries North America - 23 countries Oceania - 14 countries South America - 12 countries These are the sovereign countries of the world. The continents of Europe and Asia share six countries.
The possessive form of the plural noun countries is countries'.Example: All of the countries' delegates had to agree to the plan.
Here is a general breakdown of the number of countries in each continent: Africa: 54 countries. Antarctica: No countries, but several countries have territorial claims. Asia: 49 countries. Europe: 44 countries. North America: 23 countries. Oceania: 14 countries. South America: 12 countries.
Melanesian Brotherhood was created in 1925.
Melanesian Megapode was created in 1867.
Robert Henry Codrington has written: 'The Melanesian languages' -- subject(s): Melanesian languages 'The Melanesian languages' -- subject(s): Melanesian languages
North Melanesian Cuckooshrike was created in 1892.
Melanesian Progressive Union was created in 1974.
The population of Melanesian Spearhead Group is 8,348,000.
Melanesian Spearhead Group was created in 1983.
Melanesian Liberal Party was created in 2007.
South Melanesian Cuckooshrike was created in 1788.
There is not a single "melanesian" language, as Melanesia is a region consisting of several countries with diverse languages. In Papua New Guinea, you can say "hello" as "gutpela dei" in Tok Pisin, or "yumi wanem?" in Bislama. In Fiji, you would say "bula" as a general greeting.
Melanesians are Australoid.
Rick J. Goulden has written: 'The Melanesian content in Tok Pisin' -- subject(s): Comparative Grammar, History, Melanesian, Melanesian languages, Substratum (Linguistics), Tok Pisin, Tok Pisin language