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New Zealand

Oceania · Australia and New Zealand

Capital
Wellington
Population
4.8M
Area
270,467 km²
Region
Australia and New Zealand
Languages
English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Currency
New Zealand dollar ($)

Location on the World Map

New Zealand
Oceania · Australia and New Zealand
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ContinentOceania · Australia and New Zealand
Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — New Zealand is an island or isolated territory.

Famous Personality

Sir Edmund Hillary

mountaineer

He achieved worldwide fame as one of the first two climbers confirmed to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Local Delicacy

Hangi

This traditional Māori meal is slow-cooked in an earth oven for a distinctive smoky flavor.

National Symbols

National animalKiwi
National birdKiwi

Famous Landmark & Geography

Milford Sound, a famous landmark of New Zealand

Milford Sound

This dramatic fjord is one of New Zealand's most famous natural attractions.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropWheat

Wheat is one of New Zealand’s main arable crops and a leading cereal in its commercial cropping sector.

Most grown fruitKiwifruit

Kiwifruit is New Zealand’s signature fruit and a major export horticultural product.

Major Cities

Auckland Wellington Christchurch Hamilton Tauranga

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Aoraki / Mount Cook3,724 m
2Mount Tasman3,497 m
3Mount Dampier3,440 m
4Mount Silberhorn3,279 m

Major Airports

Auckland Airport · Auckland
IATA AKLICAO NZAA
Wellington Airport · Wellington
IATA WLGICAO NZWN
Christchurch Airport · Christchurch
IATA CHCICAO NZCH
Queenstown Airport · Queenstown
IATA ZQNICAO NZQN

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Guitar

Guitar is the backbone of much New Zealand popular, folk, rock, and singer-songwriter music.

2
Pūtōrino

This traditional Māori wind instrument is one of the most recognized taonga pūoro in Aotearoa.

3
Pūkāea

The Māori wooden trumpet is an iconic ceremonial instrument used for signaling and performance.

4
Pahu

This Māori drum is important in traditional performance and the revival of taonga pūoro practice.

5
Piano

Piano has long been prominent in New Zealand classical, popular, and community music-making.

Major Rivers

Waikato River Clutha River Whanganui River Waitaki River