What continent is Australia part of?

[whiteasian]

I am Australian, and I've asked all 5 geography teachers i've had over the past 12 years of school what continent Australia is part of and been told Oceania, australasia, or that Australia itself is a continent along with a bunch of other, random suggestions from classmates.

 

Given the uncertainty and inconsistency of answers i still have no concrete answer, although i'd place my best bet on australasia. 

 

and as not knowing is kind of pathetic given I live here, so does anyone have a definite answer?

[Iljin Prince]

I've grown up my entire life thinking and having absolutely everyone tell me that Australia is a continent.

[kinjiki]

We are all together, we are one world..we are one continent x

[abra]

Oceania, or just Australia, depending on the definition

[0211]

When I was a kid I was taught that it was Australia was the name of the continent, but then they taught us Oceania when I grew older.

I think Oceania is the correct answer.

[Си�у Пак]

Its Oceania.

 

Australia is not a continent.

The continent Oceania contains Australia and a LOT of islands.

[blazeaire]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+continent+is+Australia+part+of%3F

[HappyS]

I've always been told Oceania. but I do like the sound of Australasia 

[Chunface]

it just Australia thats what i know

[azarah]

Isn't Australia itself is a continent? that's what i know..

 

The Seven Continents:

1. Asia
2. North America
3. South America 
4. Africa
5. Antarctica
6. Europe
7. Australia

[Gloupsidou]

Oceania.

[desu]

Australia is both a country and a continent.

 

When will your faves?

[silicon soul]

I've always been taught that Australia is NOT a continent but actually a country (hence why it can enter sporting events on its own, has its own currency, own flag etc). Ive been taught that the "continent" that Australia belongs to is called Oceania (Australia + plus all those surround islands like NZ, Fiji etc).

[whiteasian]

oh my god this is actually so frustrating. 

[sane]

It's called Australia here 

 

 

Edit: Oceania is the geographical region name, not the continent name.

[Little Eight]

I thought it was Australasia

[1nfinitieeE_Ace]

Australia and Oceania r the same thing - - 

but mostly ppl will called it Australia 

Oceania r mostly use for sport i think 

[zakuro]

I think Australia itself is a continent's name. And Oceania is the one consisting the small islands.

[Delincious]

Its Oceania.

 

Australia is not a continent.

The continent Oceania contains Australia and a LOT of islands.

[gamja]

Oceania 

[Come Back Sand Unplugged]

I learned in school that Australia is a continent itself. I am such a genius. 

[Temptastic VII]

Australia is the actual continent name. Oceania and Australia just refer to the region.

[Dandelion Wine]

They used to tell us it was Australia, but now they call it Oceania, so idk

[desu]

Why is our bogan country so confusing?

[HappyS]

Why is our bogan country so confusing?

 

LMAO... Sometimes I ask myself that question