Europe has more than 40 countries and many of the world's major cities. In the east, the Ural Mountains separate Europe from Asia. Two nations, Russia and Kazakhstan, are in both continents. (about 3.5 million square miles). Australia and Oceania is the most lightly populated continent, with a population of fewer than 40 million humans
Southeast Asia contains 11 different countries. Approximately 674 million people live in Southeast Asia. Indonesia is the largest and most populous country in Southeast Asia. Brunei Darussalam is the least populous country in Southeast Asia, and the region's only absolute monarchy. Timor-Leste (East Timor) is the newest and poorest country in
Forestry, the management of trees and other vegetation in forests, is an important economic activity in Australia and Oceania 's continental islands. Australia's forest industries had a gross value of $1.7 billion in 2008. Its main forest products are sawn wood, wood-based panels, paper, and wood chips. U.S. officials could seek guidance from their counterparts in Australia and New Zealand and use it to inform the Defense Department's strategic approach in Oceania. The Pacific Island Countries The Pacific island countries have small populations. Kiribati only has 121,000 people, even though the country stretches 2,400 miles from east to west . 170 4 436 258 365 393 89 210