1 Melanesia, Oceania Papua New Guinea
2 Melanesia, Oceania Fiji
3 Melanesia, Oceania New Caledonia
4 Melanesia, Oceania Solomon Islands
5 Melanesia, Oceania Vanuatu
6 Micronesia, Oceania Guam
7 Micronesia, Oceania Kiribati
8 Micronesia, Oceania Marshall Islands
9 Micronesia, Oceania Micronesia, Federal States of
10 Micronesia, Oceania Nauru
11 Micronesia, Oceania Northern Mariana Islands
12 Micronesia, Oceania Palau
13 Oceania/ America Trinidad and Tobago
14 Oceania/Australia Tokelau
15 Oceania; Australia New Zealand
16 Polynesia, Oceania American Samoa
17 Polynesia, Oceania Cook Islands
18 Polynesia, Oceania French Polynesia
19 Polynesia, Oceania Niue
20 Polynesia, Oceania Pitcairn Island
21 Polynesia, Oceania Samoa
22 Polynesia, Oceania Tonga
23 Polynesia, Oceania Tuvalu
24 Polynesia, Oceania Wallis and Futuna Islands
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List of Countries in Oceania
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 8, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: November 22, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Oceania comprises three ethnogeographic subregions: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, plus Australasia (Australia and New Zealand).
- There are 14 UN‑recognized independent countries in Oceania, alongside various dependent territories and associated states.
- Australia and New Zealand dominate economically and are key trade partners for smaller island economies in the region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many independent countries are in Oceania?
There are 14 UN‑recognized independent countries in Oceania, including Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, etc.
What are the subregions of Oceania?
Oceania is divided into Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.
Are territories like Guam or New Caledonia considered countries?
No—they are dependent territories and not counted among the 14 UN member countries.
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