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 a country. Also, the country is such a big island that is it also a continent. Don't forget the island of Tasmania which is next to the Island of Australia and is also part of the country of Australia.