Australian/Oceania Countries

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Across
  1. 2. Devoid of human beings 800 years ago
  2. 4. The world's 6th largest country
  3. 7. Consists of nine small islands scattered over 500,000 square miles of the western Pacific
  4. 10. 197th most populous country in the world
  5. 11. Formerly known as Pleasant Island
  6. 12. 3,540 kilometres south of Hawaii
  7. 13. One-half of the island of New Guinea
  8. 14. Chain consists of six main islands that are volcanic, mountainous, and forested
Down
  1. 1. Marshallese is the official language
  2. 3. Only has main roads in Pohnpei
  3. 5. Known as the Friendly Islands for the reception given to Captain James Cook in 1773
  4. 6. Includes 13 larger islands and about 70 smaller ones
  5. 8. Made-up of 333 islands
  6. 9. Also spelt as Pelew or Belau