New Zealand
New Zealand
Region
Oceania • Australia and New Zealand
Capital
Wellington
The flag of New Zealand has a dark blue field with the flag of the United Kingdom — the Union Jack — 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.
About New Zealand
New Zealand is a country located in Oceania, specifically in the Australia and New Zealand region. Its capital city is Wellington. With a population of 5,084,300, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 270,467 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 18.80 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official languages of New Zealand include English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
The currency used in New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar ($), .
New Zealand is a member of the United Nations.
In New Zealand, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
The country spans across 5 different time zones, from UTC-11:00 to UTC+13:00 time zones.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: Wellington
- Continent: Oceania
- Native Name: New Zealand
- Demonym: New Zealander
- Top Level Domain: .nz
- Calling Code: +64
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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