Australia and New Zealand is part of the region but not part of Asia. In Kumon, ANZ is part of the Asia and Oceania Region. Aussies are really nice people. I have friends who live in Australia and New Zealand. No such thing as language barrier or cultural differences. They said that of all the Asian countries, they can relate more with the Filipinos. Probably caused by our mixed cultures. Difference in skin color is noticeable between Asians and Aussies but despite that, personalities and beliefs are very much alike.