Australia (as a continent) is a landmass and geographic region located primarily in the southern hemisphere, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean. It is defined by a single large continental landmass rather than dispersed islands, with landscapes that include vast deserts, tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, and unique ecosystems found nowhere else on Earth. While often associated with the broader Oceania region, the continent of Australia specifically refers to the mainland and nearby islands, and is geographically distinct from surrounding island groups such as Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

Australia Continent Map