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New Zealand

Location
Location Description

Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia

Continent
Oceania
Bordering Countries
None
Independent
Yes
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country has a dark blue field with the flag of the United Kingdom β€” the Union Jack β€” in the canton and a representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of four five-pointed white-edged red stars, on the fly side of the field.

Capital
Wellington
Languages
English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Currency
(dollar)
Size
103,799 sq mi (268,838 sq km) β€” 77th largest
Total Population
5,324,700 people β€” 124th largest
Population Density
51.3 people per sq mi (19.8 people per sq km) β€” 205th largest
Fun Facts
  • The first country to grant all women the right to vote (enacted in 1893)
  • Where instant coffee was invented
  • Home of Frying Pan Lake, the world's largest hot spring

Country Location

Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia

Country Flag

The flag of this country has a dark blue field with the flag of the United Kingdom β€” the Union Jack β€” in the canton and a representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of four five-pointed white-edged red stars, on the fly side of the field.