Circumscribed definition, to draw a line around; encircle: to circumscribe a city on a map. See more.
Australia is both a continent and a country. Australia is the world's smallest continent (not the largest island) and it is a country. There are no other countries on the co â¦ ntinent of Australia.
Australia is the only continent that is also a country. It is not an Island due to its size. Oceania is an area in the southpacific which is comprised of many islands and countries which includes the continent/country of Australia.ence another quote: The continent of Australia/Oceania is a somewhat artifical construct Australia itself has the following States & Territories: ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territories, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, each of which has its own capital city.