South Pacific (Pacifica)
Parts of this article (those related to documentation) need to be updated.(May 2024) |
Area | 22,480,000 km2 (8,680,000 sq mi) |
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Demonym | South Pacifican |
Countries | List |
Time zones | UTC−3 to UTC+3 |
The South Pacific is one of five continental regions, located primarily in the southern hemisphere. It encompasses the South Pacific Ocean and the continents located around it. It stretches from the Rainbow Islands in the north to Keyli in the south. It is the most densely populated continental region and many of the largest economies in the world are located here.
Etymology
Continents
There are five continents in the continental region of South Pacific that are delimitated by large bodies of water.
Continent | Independent nations | Area | Population |
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Bailtem | 30 | 1,491,618km2 | 303,871,741 |
Bareland | 11 | 1,010,101km2 | 123,354,129 |
Cordilia | 41 | 4,222,210km2 | 869,215,141 |
Crabry | 9 | 839,251km2 | 243,642,615 |
Keyli | 1 | 1,000,000,000km2 | 30,000,000 |
Notice: All Numbers are estimates.
Geographical areas
There are several geographical areas on the South Pacifican continents defined by geographic features, culture, history, climate or language. The geographical areas have a varying degree of official recognition and their borders may be more or less strictly defined.
Geographical area | Continent | Extent | Notes |
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Central Islands | Bailtem and Cordilia | No general consensus on the boundary between Bailtem and Cordilia, though the prime meridian is often used. | |
Cordilia Proper | Cordilia | Originally "Cordilia" referred only to this region. | |
Frastinia | Cordilia | ||
Milayakh | Bailtem | ||
Moellia | Cordilia | In the past it was occupied by multiple nations, today is completely occupied by Rhayna alone. | |
Rainbow Islands | Bailtem and Cordilia | No general consensus on the boundary between Bailtem and Cordilia, though the prime meridian is often used. | |
Rastilia | Bailtem | Sometimes inland Sallodesia is excluded. | |
Apennia | Bailtem |