Oceania

Oceania is a superstate, in which the main events of George Orwell's dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, take place. It is governed by a totalitarian regime, headed by a celebrated but ambiguous dictator called Big Brother. The doctrine of this government is called "Ingsoc" (Newspeak for English Socialism) and is enforced through constant surveillance of citizens in their homes, at work and in largely-populated or frequented areas. (Although it is indicated that certain rural areas are less easily observed, and the presumed harmless, unintelligent proletarian populace lies largely outside the control of the government). Additionally, society is patrolled by the even more ominous and subversive Thought Police. Dissenters from the practices or even thoughts of The Party are, when captured, subjected to torture and brainwashed until they finally pledge not only obedience but love to Big Brother.

Oceania comprises The Americas, The British Isles (renamed Airstrip One), Iceland, Australia, New Zealand and Africa (below the River Congo). It is in a constant state of war with either Eastasia or Eurasia (the war is, it is suggested, deliberately protracted, and the enemy regularly changes according to the convenience of The Party). It seems to lack a capital city, however, the plot of the novel is centered on London, which appears to be the regional capital of Airstrip One.

It is stated that Oceania's primary defense is the vast oceans surrounding it. Additionally, The Ministry of Peace (the government's war department) occupy themselves in the production of vast "floating fortresses".