Concept in Definition ABC

The one of Oceania it is one of the continents in which our planet is divided. With respect to the rest is the smallest in extension but no less important since it houses some of the most relevant nations on the world map: Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, Tonga, Fiji, among other. Another distinctive feature is its composition mostly insular, that is, it is made up of many islands.

Its name as Oceania, from the Greek term okeanos (ocean), dates from the early nineteenth century and it was not something capricious but its name is closely linked to its proximity and presence in the ocean.

The first settlers of this continent They came from the southeast of the Asian continent and were decisive in shaping the different ethnic groups that today populate that continental mass.

With the colonizing awakening that followed the Spanish discovery of the American continent, back in the late 15th century, it began to rain in this part of the world exploratory and obviously colonialist missions, first the Spanish of course, then the Portuguese and finally the Dutch, French and British.

Australia and New Zealand They are the two most recognized and popular nations on this continent. In the case of Australia, it is governed by a constitutional monarchy parliamentary, which is part of the British Commonwealth of Nationsmeanwhile, during the last century it became independent from Britain. It also contains the most important cities of this continent, such is the case of Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Carnberra and Adelaide.

About two thousand kilometers south of the previous one and in the tasman sea is the other prominent city, New Zealand. One of the distinctive signs of this country in geographical matters they are the typically insular characteristics of it.

His way of government is a parliamentary monarchy, where the head of state is the Queen of England Elizabeth II while the management of government is in charge of the prime minister.

Although almost the entire continent is characterized by aridity and presentation The desert has fascinating beaches from the visual point of view, a fact that in recent years has become one of the most visited tourist destinations.
Rugby, one of the most practiced sports there, also helped a lot in its knowledge and in the arrival of visitors from abroad.

Also in the countries of Oceania mentioned, the good quality of life that its citizens boast thanks to the phenomenal development and the absence of calamities such as corruption and destitution.