South Pacific (Pacifica)

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South Pacific
Area22,480,000 km2 (8,680,000 sq mi)
DemonymSouth Pacifican
CountriesList
Time zonesUTC−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
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
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

National borders

Geography of South Pacific