- 2nd largest island in the world = New Guinea (785 000 Km2).
- Highest mountain in Oceania = Wilhelm (4694 m).
- The largest lizards in the world = Varanus of New Guinea (max length = 4.75 m).
Source of information : Le Quid - Atlas Economique Mondial 2007 du Nouvel Observateur - Maps & flags : CIA's World Fact Book
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