Serious Why is Australia not considered an island

[ADHD_cel]

Australia is commonly referred to as a continent and not an island due to its size, geological characteristics, and cultural and political identity. While it is surrounded by water, Australia is much larger than other islands, with an area of approximately 7.6 million square kilometers.

In addition to its size, Australia's geology is distinct from that of typical islands, as it is situated on its own tectonic plate and is composed of multiple distinct landmasses. These factors have led many geographers and other experts to classify Australia as a continent rather than an island.

Furthermore, Australia has a unique cultural and political identity that sets it apart from other islands. It is the only country in the world that is also a continent, and its cultural and political history are closely tied to its identity as a continent.

While there may be debate about whether Australia should be considered an island or a continent, the general consensus among experts is that it is a continent.

Thanks, GPT

 

[trying to ascend]

Australia is not a continent, Oceania is

 

[LesscoBlob]

Australia is not a continent, Oceania is

OP is copying American levels of Geography.

 

[ilieknothing]

Continent is a meaningless term that can mean whatever you want it to be. Africa, Asia and Europe are on the same landmass but is referred to as 3 separate continents

 

[ADHD_cel]

Australia is not a continent, Oceania is

Australia (continent) - Wikipedia

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Australia and Oceania: Physical Geography

Encyclopedic entry. Oceania is a region made up of thousands of islands throughout the South Pacific Ocean.

education.nationalgeographic.org

 

[trying to ascend]

You were talking about the country though, since you asked why it's not considered an island.

''The continent of Australia, sometimes known in technical contexts by the names Sahul (/səˈhuːl/), Australia-New Guinea, Australinea, Meganesia, or Papualand[citation needed] to distinguish it from the country of Australia.''

This includes more than it, the country itself is not considered a continent

 

[ADHD_cel]

You were talking about the country though, since you asked why it's not considered an island.

''The continent of Australia, sometimes known in technical contexts by the names Sahul (/səˈhuːl/), Australia-New Guinea, Australinea, Meganesia, or Papualand[citation needed] to distinguish it from the country of Australia.''

This includes more than it, the country itself is not considered a continent

The title didn’t not contain “country”. Even if you’re referring to the country, it’s generally not considered an island country as UK, kek

The list also includes two states in free associationwith New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Niue, as well as two states with limited diplomatic recognitionwhich have de facto control over territories entirely on the islands, Northern Cyprus and Taiwan.[2] In total, 50 island countries and 44 island territories have been included in the lists. Australia is not included as it is considered a continental country, although it was historically referred to as an island country because of its lack of land borders.[3]Greenland is generally considered as the largest island on Earth and listed among the island territories.

List of island countries - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[PLA1092]

"Continents" are a subjective grouping, but Australia sits on its own tectonic plate. Pretty sure that's why.

 

[LesscoBlob]

The title didn’t not contain “country”. Even if you’re referring to the country, it’s generally not considered an island country as UK, kek

List of island countries - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

I got my Geography knowledge from books on Geography, not Wikipedia.

 

[ilieknothing]

"Continents" are a subjective grouping, but Australia sits on its own tectonic plate. Pretty sure that's why.

Australia is on the same tectonic plate as curryland, which is a part of Asia.