New Zealand
New
Zealand
New Zealand is a
collection of secluded and mountainous islands situated to the southeast of
Australia.
Fun
Fact's
Official
Name: New Zealand/Aotearoa (Maori)
Form
of Government: Parliamentary democracy
Capital:
Wellington
Population:
4,545,627
Official
Languages: English / Maori
Money:
New Zealand dollar
Area:
103,883 square miles (269,055 square kilometers)
Major
Mountain Ranges: Southern Alps, Kaikoura
Ranges
Major
Rivers: Waikato, Clurtha, Rangitaiki, Wanganui,
Manawatu, Buller, Rakaia, Waitaki, Waiau
GEOGRAPHY
New Zealand
comprises two primary islands, the North and South Islands, separated by the
Cook Strait. Its closest neighbor, Australia, is located 1,000 miles (1,600
kilometers) away.
These islands emerged
approximately 23 million years ago, propelled from the ocean depths by volcanic
activity. New Zealand boasts over 50 volcanoes, with some still exhibiting
signs of activity. The landscape is characterized by sharp snowy peaks, rugged
coastlines, and sprawling pastures, creating a breathtaking scenery.
New Zealand
New Zealand is a collection of secluded and mountainous islands situated to the southeast of Australia.
Fun Fact's
Official Name: New Zealand/Aotearoa (Maori)
Form of Government: Parliamentary democracy
Capital: Wellington
Population: 4,545,627
Official Languages: English / Maori
Money: New Zealand dollar
Area: 103,883 square miles (269,055 square kilometers)
Major Mountain Ranges: Southern Alps, Kaikoura Ranges
Major Rivers: Waikato, Clurtha, Rangitaiki, Wanganui, Manawatu, Buller, Rakaia, Waitaki, Waiau
GEOGRAPHY
New Zealand comprises two primary islands, the North and South Islands, separated by the Cook Strait. Its closest neighbor, Australia, is located 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) away.
These islands emerged approximately 23 million years ago, propelled from the ocean depths by volcanic activity. New Zealand boasts over 50 volcanoes, with some still exhibiting signs of activity. The landscape is characterized by sharp snowy peaks, rugged coastlines, and sprawling pastures, creating a breathtaking scenery.
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