Question

Which territory in Oceania was controlled by Japan during World War II before

becoming the independent countries of Fiji and Papua New Guinea in the
20th century?

Answer 1

During World War II, the territory in Oceania that was controlled by Japan was Papua New Guinea. After the war, Papua New Guinea was placed under Australian administration and gained independence in 1975. Fiji was a British colony during the war and gained independence in 1970.