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Australia
Αυστραλία
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 7,692,024 km2 (2,969,907 mi2)
Population (2011): 21,507,717 (+1.13% p.a.)
Capital: Canberra (374,245)
Largest city: Sydney (4,627,345)
Other cities: Melbourne (4.3m), Brisbane (2.2m), Perth (1.9m), Adelaide (1.3m)
Languages: English, Arrernte, Kala Lagaw Ya, Tiwi, Walmajarri, Warlpiri, Western Desert, Kala Lagaw Ya, Meriam Mir (none official)
Products: Iron ore, coal briquettes, gold, oil & gas, aluminium, copper, wheat, wool, wine, beef
Sea borders: Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, France (New Caledonia), New Zealand
Time zone: UTC +8 to +10:30 (BST +8 to +11:30)
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $42,640 / $67,722
Calling code: +61
Internet domain: .au
Independence (Aus. Act): March 3, 1986 (f. UK)
UN admission: November 1, 1945
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
"Advance Australia Fair"
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Fiji   (Viti, फ़िजी)
Φίτζι
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 18,274 km2 (7,056 mi2)
Population (2012 est.): 858,038 (+0.73% p.a.)
Capital: Suva (88,271)
Other cities: Lautoka (53k), Nadi (43k)
Languages: English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi (all official)
Products: Tourism, refined oil, fish & molluscs, water, gold, wood, sugar, apparel, scrap iron
Sea borders: Tuvalu, Tonga, New Zealand, Vanuatu, France
Time zone: UTC/BST +12
Currency: Fijian dollar (FJD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $4,728 / $4,083
Calling code: +679
Internet domain: .fj
Independence: October 10, 1970 (from U.K.)
UN admission: October 13, 1970
Religions: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
National anthem:
"Meda Dau Doka" ("God Bless Fiji")
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Kiribati
Κιριμπάτι
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 811 km2 (313 mi2)
Population (2010): 103,500 (+1.228% p.a.)
Capital: South Tarawa (Tarawa Teinainano) (50,182)
Other cities: Betio Village (12.5k), Bikenibeu Village (6k)
Languages: English, Gilbertese (both official)
Products: Fish, coconut oil, boats, molluscs, railway cargo containers, locust beans, crustaceans
Sea borders: U.S.A., New Zealand, France, Tuvalu, Nauru, Marshall Islands
Time zone: UTC +12/13/14 (no summer time)
Currency: Kiribati dollar, Australian dollar (AUD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $5,721 / $1,592
Calling code: +686
Internet domain: .ki
Independence: July 12, 1979 (from UK)
UN admission: September 14, 1999
Religions: Christianity
National anthem: "Teirake Kaini Kiribati"
("Stand up, Kiribati")
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Marshall Islands  (Aorōkin M̧ajeļ)
Νησιά (Νήσοι) Μάρσαλλ
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 181 km2 (70 mi2)
Population (2009 est.): 68,000 (+2.00% p.a.)
Capital: Majuro (Mājro) (30,000)
Other cities: Ebeye (Epjā) (15k), Ajeltake (1.7k)
Languages: Marshallese, English (both official)
Products: Ships, boats, fish, refined oil
Sea borders: Kiribati, Nauru, Micronesia, U.S.A.
Time zone: UTC +12 (summer time not observed)
Currency: United States dollar ($) (USD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $2,900 / -
Calling code: +692
Internet domain: .mh
Independence: 1979 (self-government)
UN admission: September 17, 1991
Religions: Christianity
National anthem: "Forever Marshall Islands"
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Micronesia (Federated States of)
Μικρονησία
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 702 km2 (271 mi2)
Population (2013 est.): 106,104 (-0.2% p.a.)
Capital: Palikir (6,444)
Largest city: Weno (fka Moen) (13,856)
Other cities: Colonia (of Yap State) (7k), Kolonia (of Pohnpei State) (6k)
Languages: English (official),Chuukese (Trukese), Kosraean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Woleaian, etc.
Products: Fish, molluscs, cobalt, scrap metals, leather footwear, rubber tires
Sea borders: Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Palau, U.S.A.
Time zone: UTC +10 & 11 (summer time not observed)
Currency: United States dollar ($) (USD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $3,000 / $2,300
Calling code: +691
Internet domain: .fm
Independence: November 3, 1986 (Compact of Free Association with U.S.A.)
UN admission: September 17, 1991
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
"Patriots of Micronesia"
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Nauru  (fka Pleasant Island)
Ναούρου
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 21 km2 (8.1 mi2)
Population (2011 est.): 9,378 (+0.58% p.a.)
Capital: Yaren (fka Makwa/Moqua) (1,100)
Largest town: Arijejen (fka Makwa/Moqua) (2,381)
Other villages: Baiti (810), Anabar (378)
Languages: Nauruan, English (both official)
Products: Phosphorite, IC's, pumps, fish, tourism, offshore banking
Sea borders: Marshall Islands, Kiribati
Time zone: UTC +12 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $2,500 / -
Calling code: +674
Internet domain: .nr
Independence: January 31, 1968 (from UK, Australia and New Zealand)
UN admission: September 14, 1999
Religions: Christianity, Bahá'í faith, Buddhism
National anthem: "Nauru Bwiema"
("Nauru, our homeland")
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New Zealand  (Aotearoa)
Νέα Ζηλανδία
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 268,021 km2 (103,483 mi2)
Population (2013): 4,242,048 (+0.9% p.a.)
Capital: Wellington (Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara) (397,900)
Largest city: Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) (1.4m)
Other cities: Christchurch (Ōtautahi) (379k), Hamilton (Kirikiriroa) (179k)
Independence: January 17, 1853 (from U.K.)
Languages: English, Māori (both official)
Products: Dairy products, meat, crude oil, wood, fruits, gold, wine, wool, aluminium, casein
Sea borders: Fiji, Tonga, Australia
Time zone: UTC/BST +12
Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $30,493 / $40,481
Calling code: +64
Internet domain: .nz
Independence: January 17, 1853 (from U.K.)
UN admission: October 24, 1945
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
"God Defend New Zealand"
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Palau  (aka Belau or Pelew)
Παλάου
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 459 km2 (177 mi2)
Population (2011 est.): 20,956 (+0.36% p.a.)
Capital: Ngerulmud (in Babeldaob island, Melekeok state) (391 only)
Largest city: Koror (in Koror/Oreor island) (11,200)
Other cities: Airai (in Babeldaob island) (2,723), Kloulklubed (in Peleliu island) (702)
Languages: English, Palauan (both official), Japanese, Sonsorolese, Tobian
Products: Fish, tourism, coral, shells, beverages, engines, electric filament, vehicle parts
Sea borders: Philippines, Micronesia, Indonesia
Time zone: UTC +9 (summer time not observed)
Currency: United States dollar ($) (USD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $8,100 / -
Calling code: +680
Internet domain: .pw
Independence: October 1, 1994 (COFA with USA)
UN admission: December 15, 1994
Religions: Christianity, Modekngei
National anthem: "Belau rekid" ("Our Palau")
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Papua New Guinea
(PNG, Papua Niugini, Papua Niu Gini)
Παπούα Νέα Γουινέα
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 462,840 km2 (178,703 mi2)
Population (2011): 7,059,653 (+1.94% p.a.)
Capital: Port Moresby (Pot Mosbi) (307,643)
Other cities: Lae (101k), Arawa (37k)
Languages: Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin, English (all official) and more than 820 indigenous languages!
Products: Platinum clad metals, gold, copper ore, oil, palm & coconut oil, wood, coffee, cocoa beans, precious metal ore
Borders: Indonesia
Time zone: UTC +10 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Papua New Guinean kina (PGK)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $2,897 / $2,491
Calling code: +675
Internet domain: .pg
Independence (declared & recognised): September 16, 1975 (from Australia)
UN admission: October 10, 1975
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
("O Arise, All You Sons")
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Samoa  (Sāmoa)
Σαμόα
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 2,842 km2 (1,097 mi2)
Population (2012 est.): 194,320 (+0.6% p.a.)
Capital: Apia (37,708)
Other cities: Asau (7k), Mulifanua (4.5k)
Languages: Samoan, English (both official)
Products: Insulated wire, refined oil, fish, coconut oil, beer, circuit boards, fruit juice, trucks
Sea borders: New Zealand (Tokelau), U.S.A. (American Samoa), Tonga, France (Wallis and Futuna)
Time zone: UTC/BST +13
Currency: Tala (WST)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $5,965 / $3,451
Calling code: +685
Internet domain: .ws
Independence: January 1, 1962 (f. N.Zealand)
UN admission: December 15, 1976
Religions: Christianity
National anthem: "The Banner of Freedom"
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Solomon Islands
Νησιά του Σολομώντα (Νήσοι Σολομώντος) (Νησιά Σολομώντος) (Νήσοι Σολομώντα)
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 28,400 km2 (10,965 mi2)
Population (2009 est.): 523,000 (+2.17% p.a.)
Capital: Honiara (64,609)
Other cities: Auki (8k), Gizo (6k)
Languages: English (official), Solomons Pijin and 70 more
Products: Rough wood, gold, fish, palm & coconut oil, cocoa beans, copra
Sea borders: Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, France (New Caledonia), Australia
Time zone: UTC +11 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Solomon Islands dollar (SBD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $3,191 / $1,553
Calling code: +677
Internet domain: .sb
Independence: July 7, 1978 (from UK)
UN admission: September 19, 1978
Religions: Christianity
National anthem: "God Save Our Solomon Islands"
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Tonga
Τόνγκα
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 748 km2 (289 mi2)
Population (2011): 103,036 (+0.192% p.a.)
Capital: Nukuʻalofa (24,500)
Other cities: Neiafu (4.3k), Haveluloto (3.5k)
Languages: Tongan, English (both official)
Products: Fish & molluscs, perfume plants, vegetables, cocoa beans, cassava, locust beans, nuts, melons, hard liquor, scrap iron, wood, paints, vanilla, scrap vessels, batteries
Sea borders: France (Wallis & Futuna), Samoa, USA (American Samoa), New Zealand, Fiji
Time zone: UTC +13 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Paʻanga (TOP)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $7,344 / $4,220
Calling code: +676
Internet domain: .to
Independence: June 4, 1970 (from British protection)
UN admission: September 14, 1999
Religions: Christianity, Baha'i Faith
National anthem: "Ko e fasi ʻo e tuʻi ʻo e ʻOtu Tonga"
("Song of the King of the Tonga Islands")
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Tuvalu
Τουβαλού
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 26 km2 (10 mi2)
Population (2012 est.): 10,837 (+0.6% p.a.)
Capital: Funafuti (6,194)
Other cities: Alapi (1k), Fakaifou (1k)
Languages: Tuvaluan, English (both official)
Products: Fish, .tv TLD lease, stamps & coins, scrap iron, iron products, pumps, seed oils, rubberised fabric, rubber products, polymers
Borders: Kiribati, France (Wallis and Futuna), Fiji
Time zone: UTC +12 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Tuvaluan dollar / Australian dollar (AUD)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $3,400 / -
Calling code: +688
Internet domain: .tv
Independence: October 1, 1978 (from UK)
UN admission: September 5, 2000
Religions: Christianity
National anthem: "Tuvalu mo te Atua"
("Tuvalu for the Almighty")
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Vanuatu
Βανουατού
Continent: Australia and Oceania
Area: 12,190 km2 (4,710 mi2)
Population (2011 est.): 224,564 (+2.12% p.a.)
Capital: Port Vila (44,040)
Other cities: Luganville (13k), Norsup (3k)
Languages: Bislama, French, English (all official), 113 indigenous languages
Products: Fish, special ships, passenger & cargo ships, tug boats, coconut oil, copra, cocoa beans, locust beans, perfume plants
Sea borders: Solomon Islands, Fiji, France (New Caledonia)
Time zone: UTC +11 (summer time not observed)
Currency: Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $4,916 / $3,036
Calling code: +678
Internet domain: .vu
Independence: July 30, 1980 (f. France & UK)
UN admission: September 15, 1981
Religions: Christianity
National anthem:
"Yumi, Yumi, Yumi" ("We, We, We")
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