Melanesia (UK: / ˌ m ɛ l ə ˈ n iː z i ə / ⓘ, US: / ˌ m ɛ l ə ˈ n iː ʒ ə /) is a subregion of Oceania in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It extends from New Guinea in the west to the Fiji Islands in the east, [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and includes the Arafura Sea .

Dec 11, 2020 · Melanesia’s 2,000 islands have a combined geographical land area of around 386,000 square miles (1 million square km). Vegetation in the region consists of forested areas and jungles. Melanesia has a humid, tropical climate year-round.

Dec 21, 2024 · Melanesian culture, the beliefs and practices of the indigenous peoples of the ethnogeographic group of Pacific Islands known as Melanesia. From northwest to southeast, the islands form an arc that begins with New Guinea (the western half of which is called Papua and is part of Indonesia, and the

He derived the name Melanesia from Greek μέλας, black, and νῆσος, island, to mean "islands of black people". Bory de Saint-Vincent had distinguished Mélaniens from the indigenous Australians .

Melanesia (from Greek, meaning "black islands") is a region extending from the western side of the eastern Pacific to the Arafura Sea, north and northeast of Australia. It consists of 2,000 islands with a total land area of about 386,000 square miles (one million square kilometers), and is home to about 12 million people.

Jan 15, 2024 · Melanesia's rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes and traditions captivates the imagination. From vibrant art and music to mythical folklore, Melanesia offers a wealth of fascinating discoveries. Explore the region's indigenous languages, ceremonial practices and exceptional handicrafts.

To the north and east of Australia lie the islands known as Melanesia. These islands form one of the most culturally complex regions of the entire world, with 1,293 languages spoken across the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and the island of New Guinea (politically divided into Indonesia’s West Papua Province and the nation of Papua ...

Oct 16, 2018 · Melanesia – the third sub-division of Oceania, is known for its distinct cultural variation that remains unique in the history of human societies. Here is a map depicting the region of Melanesia.

May 23, 2024 · Melanesia is a large cluster of islands in the Pacific Ocean located to the north and northeast of the continent of Australia. The name was first used by Jules Dumont d'Urville in 1832 to describe a group of islands with distinct geographical and cultural commonalities that set them apart from the other Pacific island supergroups, Micronesia ...

Jun 11, 2018 · Melanesia is a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean and forms, together with Micronesia and Polynesia, one of the three cultural areas of Oceania. Melanesia includes New Guinea , the Torres Strait Islands of northern Australia, the Solomon Islands , Vanuatu, New Caledonia , and the Fiji Islands.