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Must See Places in Oceania
Flung far towards the southernmost part of the world map, the geopolitical region of Oceania is unique in its charm and attraction. The volcanic islands and the spectacularly colorful coral atolls that comprise this region are spread over the blue expanse of the Pacific like valuable gemstones as if by the careful hands of some divine artist.
Most of the islands are still largely uninhabited, and many have a very sparse population of indigenous people, making this region exotic in the truest sense.
Oceania covers a total land area of slightly over 9,000,000 sq. km. and has a population of over 32,000,000. Australia, the only continental country of Oceania, is the largest landmass of the region. It is also the country with the largest human population in the region. There are a large number of attractions in Australia that range from beautiful and charming sea-coasts that are great for marine activities and rejuvenation as well as vibrant and multi-cultural cities. Sidney, Melbourne and Adelaide are some of the most happening modern cities of the world, in spite of its geographical remoteness. Tourists to Australia are attracted both by the vibrancy of the cities as well as the quiet charm of the natural landscapes. Visiting the coral reefs are one of the greatest attractions of Australia.
New Zealand is consistently beautiful. The North and South Islands are particularly noted for their amazing natural and mountainous terrains, great lakes and verdant green. It is one of the most picturesque tourist destinations in the world. New Zealand tourism is becoming more and more popular with the passing of time.
The exotic Islands of Oceania like Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and the French Polynesia thrive on tourism. The exquisite corals that can be accessed from these islands make them divers' paradise. They are simply unfailing in their allurements, when it comes to scuba-divers and snorkeling enthusiasts. Many of them have great colonial history as well, and have many places of valuable historical interest.
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