The Difference Between Australia, Zealandia, and Oceania

Why is Australia part of the world’s most overlooked region? Or is it a continent? From the hidden landmass of Zealandia to the way maps, politics, and education systems treat Oceania as an afterthought. Attributions: https://pastebin.com/Ug1NCXX1 Let's see how geography, history, and global perception shaped this unique region and why the world keeps forgetting about it. Discover the truth behind Oceania and the Pacific nations. If you enjoyed this, subscribe to MapPack for more weekly geography deep dives. We explore how geography, borders, nature, and history shape our world. Want to keep learning? Check out these playlists for similar content: 📌 50 Facts Series: Truths You Won’t Believe – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxBZ8ukPsNBlbxf88UDgxfKl8GYfPInj0 📌 INSANE Facts!!! – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxBZ8ukPsNBmhl-VA4Qu5Ddvzm5M2ecyV ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00:00 – Intro 0:00:25 – So What Actually Is Oceania? 0:01:18 – Who Decided What a “Continent” Is? 0:02:01 – Plates, Shelves, and the Eurasia Problem 0:03:49 – Europe vs Asia 0:04:46 – The UN’s “Other” Box 0:05:34 – Australia: A Whole Continent in One Country 0:08:12 – New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Rest 0:09:15 – One Island, Two Worlds 0:12:24 – Pocket-Change Economies 0:15:10 – Sinking Nations and a Country That Might Move Continents 0:19:12 – When Islands Get A Fallout 0:24:45 – So… Is Oceania a Real Continent or Not?