Australia (Under The Southern Cross)

The Federal Republic of Australia, or just Australia, is a federal presidential constitutional republic located in Oceania. Its only land border is with to the west of the state of Papua. Australia, which is comprised of 11 states and 2 territories, controls the majority of Oceania and is the dominant power in the region.

Throughout history, the has proved to be Australia's closest and most important ally. After gaining independence with help from the Americans, Australia began expanding into the surrounding Pacific islands under America's guidance. Australia and the US fought side-by-side in both the first and second World Wars. Today, Australia retains close ties to both the United States and the West.