Selandia
thumb|upright=1.35|Topography of Zealandia, outlined in pink. The linear [[ridges running north-northeast (Colville to the west and Kermadec to the east, separated by the Lau Basin) and southwest (the Resolution Ridge System) away from New Zealand are not considered part of Zealandia, nor are Australia (left), Vanuatu, or Fiji (top centre).]] thumb|upright=1.35|Map of New Caledonia and [[New Zealand, the two main areas that make up Zealandia]]
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Zealandia is a large submerged continental landmass located southeast of Australia that includes New Zealand and New Caledonia as its main above-water regions. Scientists consider it significant because it represents a distinct continent that is mostly underwater, challenging traditional understandings of Earth's continental geography.
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- Population
- 5200000
- Area
- 4900000
- Image
- Zealandia, topographic map.jpg
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