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Discover Oceania's population patterns, from origins in Great Britain to diverse languages and thriving urban centers like Sydney and Auckland. Explore the blend of traditional and European cultures, shaped by unique historical influences and geographical challenges.
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Population Patterns • World’s most sparsely populated region • 30 million inhabitants
Population Origins • Most trace to Great Britain and Ireland • Native people – Aborigines (Latin for “from the beginning”) • New Zealand’s earliest inhabitants - Maori
Population Distribution • Most populated: mild climate regions • Most sparsely populated: Antarctica, Australian deserts • Most populated country: Australia (18.7 million) • Primate cities: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth
Population Density & Urbanization • Figures are misleading – large areas are uninhabitable • Urbanized countries: Australia, NZ • Factors that account for urbanization • Productive land supports grazing, not farming • People moving to cities • Communication makes area accessible from anywhere in the world.
Cultures and Lifestyles • Blend of Cultures • Early people worked with/ adapted to natural environment • European influence – by 1900’s mix of traditional and European. Western lifestyles and culture • Religion – Christianity brought by missionaries
Languages • Isolation led to many different languages • Strine – Australia • Pidgin English • Others – Aboriginal, French, native