Oceania Capitals
Country | Capital | Population |
---|---|---|
Australia | Canberra | 431,000 |
Fiji | Suva | 93,000 |
Kiribati | South Tarawa | 50,000 |
Marshall Islands | Majuro | 28,000 |
Micronesia | Palikir | 7,000 |
Nauru | Yaren (de facto) | 1,100 |
New Zealand | Wellington | 418,500 |
Palau | Ngerulmud | 391 |
Papua New Guinea | Port Moresby | 382,000 |
Samoa | Apia | 37,000 |
Solomon Islands | Honiara | 84,000 |
Tonga | Nuku’alofa | 24,000 |
Tuvalu | Funafuti | 6,000 |
Vanuatu | Port Vila | 51,000 |
Australia: Canberra
Canberra has been the capital of Australia since 1927. The city was practically planned on the drawing board and is therefore a very young city. It is located on a 600 meter high highland in the middle of bushland. If you travel to the capital of Australia, you will only find the Australian Parliament in Canberra , but also many museums and attractions such as the National Museum of Australia . The Australian Prime Minister also has his seat here. Galleries, theaters, universities and much more have also found their place in Canberra.
Tuvalu: Funafuti atoll
The capital is the Funafuti atoll .
Vanuatu: Port Vila
The capital of the country is called Port Vila . It is located on the island of Éfaté, which is the third largest island in the country with 915 square kilometers. Port Vila is the country’s economic center. Many cruise ships from Australia land here. In addition to the port, there is also an airport that is important for the country. Around 50,000 people live in the capital.