Countries in Oceania
Oceania is the smallest region by population and one of the most scattered, made up of Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and a constellation of Pacific island nations grouped into Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Australia dominates the region in both land area and population, while nations like Tuvalu and Nauru are among the smallest sovereign states on Earth.
14 countries Sovereign states in the Oceania region, spanning Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.
| Country | Capital | Currency | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | Canberra | AUD $ | 27,614,411 |
 Fiji | Suva | FJD $ | 933,154 |
 Kiribati | South Tarawa | AUD $ | 136,488 |
 Marshall Islands | Majuro | USD $ | 36,282 |
 Micronesia | Palikir | n/a | 113,683 |
 Nauru | Yaren | AUD $ | 12,025 |
 New Zealand | Wellington | NZD $ | 5,324,700 |
 Palau | Ngerulmud | USD $ | 17,663 |
 Papua New Guinea | Port Moresby | PGK K | 10,762,817 |
 Samoa | Apia | WST T | 219,306 |
 Solomon Islands | Honiara | SBD $ | 838,645 |
 Tonga | Nuku'alofa | TOP T$ | 103,742 |
 Tuvalu | Funafuti | AUD $ | 9,492 |
 Vanuatu | Port Vila | VUV Vt | 335,169 |
Frequently asked questions
How many countries are in Oceania?
Oceania contains 14 sovereign countries, along with a number of dependent territories.
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Populations from the World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL); other fields from open datasets. Sources and vintage on the data page. Membership of cultural regions can vary between sources; this list uses the definition described above.