Oceania

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Oceania

Oceania (pronounced: /ˌoʊʃiˈɑːniə, ˌoʊsi-/), also known as Oceanica, is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean.

Etymology

The term "Oceania" is derived from the Latin word "Oceanus", meaning "ocean", and was coined in the 19th century as a collective name for the lands of the Pacific Ocean.

Related Terms

  • Pacific Ocean: The largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions, which separates Asia and Australia from the Americas.
  • Island: A piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water.
  • Tropical: A non-geographical term primarily describing a warm and humid climate.
  • Region: An area, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries.

Subregions

Oceania is often subdivided into the following subregions:

  • Melanesia: Includes New Guinea and the islands immediately to the east and south, from the Bismarck Archipelago to the Fiji Islands.
  • Micronesia: Includes the Mariana Islands in the northwest, the Caroline Islands in the center, the Marshall Islands to the east and the islands of Kiribati in the southeast.
  • Polynesia: Includes the islands in the triangular area bounded by the Hawaiian Islands, New Zealand, and Easter Island.

Health in Oceania

Healthcare in Oceania varies from island to island, with larger islands such as Australia and New Zealand having well-developed healthcare systems. Smaller islands may have less access to medical facilities and professionals. Common health issues in the region include non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, as well as communicable diseases like dengue fever and tuberculosis.

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