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Physical geography (Oceania high point): Which is the highest mountain peak of Oceania? Consider the standard continental definition that includes Indonesia's Papua region within Oceania. Choose the correct peak.

Difficulty: Easy

Mt. Victoria, Papua New Guinea
Mt. Kosciuszko, Australia
Mt. Cook, South Island (New Zealand)
Puncak Jaya, Indonesia

Correct Answer: Puncak Jaya, Indonesia

Explanation:

Given data

Identify Oceania's highest summit.

Concept/Approach
Under the common geographical scope of Oceania, the highest point is Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid) in Papua, Indonesia (≈4,884 m). Mt. Kosciuszko (2,228 m) is Australia's highest, and Aoraki/Mt. Cook (3,724 m) is New Zealand's highest; both are lower than Puncak Jaya.

Final Answer
Puncak Jaya, Indonesia

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