Countries of Melanesia
We count 4 countries in Melanesia, part of Oceania.
Together they have about 13.1 million inhabitants, 0.16% of the population of all 195 countries, on 522,197 km².
The largest country is Papua New Guinea, the smallest Vanuatu.
The most populous country is Papua New Guinea, the least populous Vanuatu.
Fiji has the highest GDP per person, the Solomon Islands the lowest.
Vanuatu has the youngest population (median age 20.3 years), Fiji the oldest (28.3 years).
All 4 countries of Melanesia
Sorted by population. Every country links to its own page.
| Country | Capital | Population | Areakm² |
|---|---|---|---|
 Papua New Guinea | Port Moresby | 10.9M | 462,840 |
 Fiji | Suva | 937,282 | 18,272 |
 Solomon Islands | Honiara | 858,288 | 28,896 |
 Vanuatu | Port Vila | 342,564 | 12,189 |
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Questions about the countries of Melanesia
How many countries are there in Melanesia?
We count 4 countries in Melanesia: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
What is the largest country in Melanesia?
The largest country in Melanesia is Papua New Guinea, with 462,840 km².
What is the smallest country in Melanesia?
The smallest country in Melanesia is Vanuatu, with 12,189 km².
Which country in Melanesia has the most inhabitants?
The most populous country in Melanesia is Papua New Guinea, with about 10.9 million inhabitants.
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