Proper noun

Oceania

  1. A geographical region composed of many islands (Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia), Australia and New Zealand. It is located south of Asia, north of Antarctica and at the border between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

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Thu Sep 2 22:40:07 2010

Oceania (sometimes Oceanica) is a geographical, and often geopolitical, region consisting of numerous lands—mostly islands in the Pacific Ocean and vicinity. The term "Oceania" was coined in 1831 by French explorer Dumont d'Urville. The term is also sometimes used to denote a continent comprising Australia and proximate Pacific islands, and is one of eight terrestrial ecozones.

The boundaries of Oceania are defined in a number of ways. Most definitions include Australia, New Zealand and all or part of the Malay Archipelago. Ethnologically, the islands that are included in Oceania are divided into the subregions of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

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Thu Sep 2 22:44:37 2010

Explain how the physical geography of Oceania has directly affected its culture and other aspects of human geo?
Q. Explain how the physical geography of Oceania has directly affected its culture and other aspects of human geography.
Asked by David - Tue Jul 13 08:56:53 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The vast spacing between the islands and countries in this part of our world may be influenced by Australian culture, Asian culture and customs to the East and by native island culture from before Australia was settled by Europeans. As a result, you may encounter a mixing of these various cultures to produce a rich and varied combination of ethnicities and their customs. "The region's economies range from the developed, first-world countries of Australia and New Zealand, to the developing ones of Indonesia and the Philippines, to the tiny local economies, dependent upon foreign funds, such as Guam. For many smaller islands, such as Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu, tourism is a major industry; the region remains one of the most visited, if… [cont.]
Answered by Bearwithme - Fri Jul 16 03:02:53 2010

What are the differences between Australia, Australasia & Oceania?
Q. Australia is a country and a continent at the same time? If Australia join Asia continent (is this happening?), how about other countries (members of Australia continent)?
Asked by selamba - Sun Mar 22 03:41:15 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Australia is an independent country with its own boarders government etc. Australasia and Oceania are regions made up of several countries. Oceania does not include Asia.
Answered by jemhasb - Sun Mar 29 20:00:58 2009

I want to a football broadcaster in europe or oceania, what should i do to purse the dream?
Q. I want to be a commentator for football in europe or perhaps the oceanic reason, i will attend college next year were i also will pick up a new language, what are you thoughts on majors, intermenships, and getting a club to want you to call your games
Asked by Tyler - Wed Dec 5 16:15:13 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Start with proof-reading your writing. You may have to read you own copy sometime and what you have written here actually makes no sense. Other than that, start with your university's radio station.
Answered by Sicula - Wed Dec 5 17:01:24 2007

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Five off to Oceania track meet - Saipan Tribune
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Oceania minnows demand end to Cup half-measures - Sydney Morning Herald
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minnows demand end to Cup half-measures Sydney Morning Herald A feud is brewing between the Oceania and Asian football confederations over the half-place each has for the World Cup. Oceania Football Confederation ... Japan fears Asia's World Cup spots may be cut afp japan fears Asia will lose World Cup places to Oceania insideworldfootball
Spain stays top of FIFA rankings, Canada drops one spot to 101st - The Canadian Press
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Spain stays top of FIFA rankings, Canada drops one spot to 101st - The Canadian Press
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The Canadian Press South America now has equal weight with Europe, CONCACAF's status increased, and Africa is raised above Asia and Oceania . FIFA said it made changes based on ... US Falls to No. 18 in Latest FIFA Rankings FanHouse World Champions Spain Retain Top Spot In Latest FIFA Rankings Goal.com America Spain still No. 1 in FIFA rankings CBC.ca

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