Last reviewed: September 2, 2026
Australia is listed in Australia and New Zealand, within Oceania. Its capital is Canberra. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.
Where is Australia?
For broad geographic classification, Australia is grouped under Oceania and the subregion Australia and New Zealand. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.
What are the country codes for Australia?
The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is AU, while the three-letter code is AUS. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.
Borders and nearby geography
Australia has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: No land borders listed. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.