Australasia and the South Pacific Ocean

Oceania covers the islands of the southern and central Pacific Ocean.  The countries and island groups in this section are listed in the bar to the left.

Travel Advisories:  Travelers should check the following web sites prior to traveling to Australasia and Oceania to determine if any advisories apply:

The US State Department 

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The World Health Organization web pages for International Travel and Health and Outbreak News.

Human Rights:  Human rights issues can be an important part of forming an understanding of conditions in world regions and countries in those regions.  The Human Rights Watch web site is one of the most respected sources of information in this area.

Recommended Reading:  Moon Handbooks - South Pacific.  Guides for specific countries are listed on appropriate pages.

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