Countries in Oceania: Here are all the Pacific countries you can travel to is written by The editorial staff
Countries in Oceania: Pacifichavet is definitely worth a visit
Why should you visit the many countries in Oceania? Oceania is literally oceans of kilometers away. You will find the continent all the way over on the other side of the globe, and it is probably one of the furthest you can get from Denmark. But despite this, there are still countless reasons why you should hop on a plane and visit this amazing blue continent.
Out here in silencehavet you will find everything from golden sandy beaches and the azure sea that surrounds the island group Fiji to lush jungle on Samoa. Here you will experience how the wind rustling in the palm leaves lulls you to sleep in the evening. Australia's coasts give you plenty of opportunities to test your 'surfing skills', and in Sydney you can experience the impressive opera house, which rises in the middle of the city's skyline.
Taste the delicious coffee in one of Melbourne's countless coffee shops, or explore Australia's northern tropical region. Here grows the world's oldest rainforest, the Daintree, which for a good 130 million years has enveloped the landscape in a dark green blanket.
Are you more into road trips, glaciers, whale watching and completely breathtaking mountain landscapes? Then New Zealand is definitely worth a visit. If you are interested in film, you probably already know that the country really got on the world map when it provided the location for one of the biggest film trilogies - namely The Lord of the Rings. You can still experience relics from history such as the Hobbiton film set near the town of Matamata, recognize Fiorland National Park which provides a backdrop to Fangorn Forest and hike around Mount Cook which 'plays' the Lonely Mountain.
The many countries in Oceania have a lot to offer, whether you are into cold or warm climate, action or relaxation, nature or big city.
We have therefore compiled a list of Stillehavets countries and their capitals, and if you follow the various links there is plenty of inspiration for your next trip to the continent on the other side of the globe – Oceania!
Countries in Oceania and their capitals
Here is the overview of all the many countries in Oceania:
- Australia - The capital of the country is Canberra
- Fiji - The capital of the country is Suva
- Kiribati - The capital of the country is South Tarawa
- Marshall Islands - The capital of the country is Majuro
- Micronesia - The capital of the country is Palikir
- Nauru – The capital of the country is Yaren (de facto capital)
- New Zealand - The capital of the country is Wellington
- palau - The capital of the country is Ngerulmud
- Papua New Guinea - The capital of the country is Port Moresby
- Samoa - The capital of the country is Apia
- Solomons - The capital of the country is Honiara
- Tonga – The capital of the country is Nuku'alofa
- Tuvalu - The capital of the country is Funafuti
- Vanuatu - The capital of the country is Port Vila
Territories of Oceania
Although we have been through all the many countries in Oceania, there are still several noteworthy areas in this part of the world – namely the territories. These are areas that are not independent, but belong to other countries or states.
Some notable territories include the volcanic island Hawaii and tropical Guam. Despite the location far out in Stillehavet, they belong to the United States.
The noteworthy also applies to Galapagos- the islands, whose unique animal life attracted many explorers such as Charles Darwin, who through his observations and sharp mind developed the theory of evolution about the development of species. It is the same wild landscape and unique wildlife you can still experience in it Ecuadorian Irish to this day. These are just a few of the many exciting countries in Oceania.
French Polynesia probably has some of the world's most beautiful sandy beaches, and the exotic island names such as Bora Bora, Marquesas and Tahiti may arouse recognition in many people. As the name suggests, this territory belongs to France. It was in French Polynesia that the famous French painter Paul Gauguin painted many of his famous subjects.
It was also here that the world-renowned Kontiki expedition ended its days when the fleet ran aground on a devastating coral reef and washed the exhausted crew ashore.
Perhaps you have also heard of the Mutiny on the Bounty? Good thing it didn't take place in French Polynesia, but closer to them English Pitcairn Islands, located at the outer edge of the area. It was here that the mutineers went ashore, burned the ship and settled among the locals. Many of their descendants still live on the island.
If you look about 4200 km east of Tahiti, you will find one of the world's most isolated islands, Easter Island, also called Rapa Nui in the local language. The Chilean island is best known for the centuries-old stone statues, 'moai', which can be seen along the coast all over the island.
As you can probably sense, this vast blue continent has a lot to offer. That's why we've made a list of some selected territories on the continent that are worth investigating further. They are at least as exciting to explore as the many countries in Oceania.
Selected territories in Oceania
Follow the links below and learn more about the different territories here:
- Hawaii - The capital is Honolulu
- Amerikansk Samoa - The capital is Pago Pago
- Cook Islands - The capital is Avarua
- French Polynesia - The capital is Papeete
- Guam - The capital is Hagåtña
- Og Wallis Futuna - The capital is Mata-Utu
- Easter Island - The capital is Hanga Roa
- Pitcairn Islands - The capital is Adamstown
- New Caledonia - The capital is Noumea
- Midway - Only city is on Sand Island
There are more than you mentioned and you can find it complete list of territories in Oceania here. Rush off to the many territories and countries of Oceania.
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Stillehavet offers some of the world's most beautiful places
Hurry to pack your backpack and get ready to experience the adventure of this amazing blue continent - even if it is on the other side of the world. You will hardly forget that!
Explore our artikler og travel deals, and let yourself be inspired for your next trip - whether you want to explore the many countries in Oceania on land, by water or from the air.
If you are in doubt about what to choose, you can always get good tips in our travel community or in ours facebook group for all travel enthusiasts.
Good trip to the many exotic countries in Oceania.
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