🇳🇿 New Zealand
New Zealand
Basic Information
Capital
Wellington
Region
Oceania
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Australia and New Zealand
Population
5,300,000
Area
268,021 km²
Currencies
New Zealand dollar ($)
Languages
English, Māori
About country
New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, renowned for its stunning natural beauty. The islands were among the last large habitable lands settled by humans, with Polynesian ancestors arriving between 1280 and 1350. European exploration began with Abel Tasman in 1642, followed by Captain James Cook in 1769, leading to the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. Today, New Zealand boasts a diverse economy driven by agriculture, tourism, and increasingly, technology. Its unique flora and fauna, including the kiwi bird, contribute to its global appeal and conservation efforts.
Dependencies & Territories
Political Information
System of Government
Parliamentary Democracy
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
NZISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
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Additional Flags & Symbols
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City / Municipality
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