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Demographics of Oceania

Okay kiddo, have you heard of Oceania before? It's a big group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, including Australia, New Zealand, and many other smaller islands. People who live there have different ages, genders, and ethnicities, and we call that their "demographics."

Let's talk about the people who live in Oceania. Many people in Australia and New Zealand are of European descent, but there are also Indigenous Australians and Maori people in those countries. Other countries in Oceania have a mix of Indigenous people and those of European, Asian, and Pacific Islander descent. That means there are many different languages and cultures in Oceania.

The population in Oceania is actually quite small compared to other continents. In fact, Australia has only about 25 million people and the other countries have even fewer. This is because many of the islands are very small and not very populated.

Something else that affects the demographics of Oceania is age. Like in many developed countries, the population is getting older because people are living longer and having fewer children. This can mean there are fewer young people to work and support the older population, so it's important for countries to plan for this change.

So, to sum it up - Oceania has a diverse population with different ethnicities, cultures, and languages. The population is relatively small compared to other continents and is getting older.