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New Zealand Flag New Zealand is a country located in the southwestern region of the Pacific Ocean. New Zealand's territory principally consists of two large islands, known as North Island, and South Island, but also includes many smaller islands too. Additionally, the Cook Islands and Niue are self governing nations in free assocation with New Zealand, and Tokelau is a non self governing territory, which is administered by New Zealand but moving towards free assocation status. Finally, New Zealand also claims a region of the Antartic known as the Ross Dependency, although, like other country's Antarctic territorial claims, New Zealand's claim is currently held in abeyance and is in any case only recognized by some countries.

As of the 2006 census, New Zealand had an estimated population of 4,143,279. The country's largest city is Auckland, which, including its surrounding metropolitan area, is home to about 1.3 million people. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington, and other important cities include Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton and Tauranga.

New Zealand has a modern developed economy which is heavily dependent on international trade. Historically, much of New Zealand's economy was based on the export of primary produces to the United Kingdom, but this changed after Britain joined the European Economic Community (forerunner of the European Union) in 1973, and today New Zealand's top four trading partners are Australia, the United States, China, and Japan, with Britain lying only in 5th place.

Map of New Zealand

New Zealand Country Details


Country Name New Zealand
Political Status Country
Geographic Location The South Pacific
Flag New Zealand Flag
Principal Language English
Capital Wellington
Major Towns/Cities
  • Auckland
  • Christchurch
  • Dunedin
  • Gisborne
  • Hamilton
  • Hastings
  • Invercargill
  • Napier
  • Nelson
  • New Plymouth
  • Palmerston North
  • Rotorua
  • Tauranga
  • Timaru
  • Wanganui
  • Wellington (Capital)
  • Whangarei
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    Fodor's Essential New Zealand (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor’s Travel Guides

    Released: January 18th, 2022
    Paperback (544 pages)

    Fodor s Essential New Zealand (Full-color Travel Guide)
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    Fodor's Essential New Zealand (Full-color Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 1640974733
    • EAN: 9781640974739
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    • Paperback
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 3
    • Number of Pages: 544
    • Author: Fodor’s Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: January 18th, 2022
    • Release Date: January 18th, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.25 Inches by 0.5 Inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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    Frommer's New Zealand (Complete Guide)
    By Jessica Wynne Lockhart

    FrommerMedia
    Released: September 19th, 2023
    Paperback (586 pages)

    Frommer s New Zealand (Complete Guide)
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    Frommer's New Zealand (Complete Guide)
    • Manufacturer: FrommerMedia
    • Brand: FrommerMedia
    • ISBN: 1628875291
    • EAN: 9781628875294
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    • Paperback
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 2
    • Number of Pages: 586
    • Author: Jessica Wynne Lockhart
    • Publication Date: September 19th, 2023
    • Release Date: September 19th, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.0 inches by 0.75 inches
    • Weight: 1.23 Pounds
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    Lonely Planet New Zealand (Travel Guide)
    By Roxanne de Bruyn, Peter Dragicevich, Craig McLachlan & Rawinia Parata

    Released: October 3rd, 2023
    Paperback (592 pages)

    Lonely Planet New Zealand (Travel Guide)
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    Lonely Planet New Zealand (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • ISBN: 1838691715
    • EAN: 9781838691714
    • PartNumber: 9781838691714
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    • Paperback
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 21
    • Number of Pages: 592
    • Authors: Roxanne de Bruyn, Brett Atkinson, Peter Dragicevich, Catherine Le Nevez, Craig McLachlan, Nicole Mudgway, Rawinia Parata, Elen Turner
    • Publication Date: October 3rd, 2023
    • Release Date: October 3rd, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.8 inches by 5.15 inches by 1.0 inches
    • Weight: 1.0692419707 Pounds
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    DK New Zealand (Travel Guide)
    By DK Travel

    Released: September 26th, 2023
    Multicolor Paperback (304 pages)

    DK New Zealand (Travel Guide)
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    DK New Zealand (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel
    • ISBN: 0241619319
    • EAN: 9780241619315
    • PartNumber: 9780241619315
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    • Paperback
    • Number of Pages: 304
    • Author: DK Travel
    • Publication Date: September 26th, 2023
    • Release Date: September 26th, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.56 inches by 5.0 inches by 0.71 inches
    • Weight: 0.9 Pounds
    • Color: Multicolor
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    Lonely Planet New Zealand's South Island (Travel Guide)
    By Brett Atkinson & Monique Perrin

    Lonely Planet
    Released: March 16th, 2021
    Paperback (384 pages)

    Lonely Planet New Zealand s South Island (Travel Guide)
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    Lonely Planet New Zealand's South Island (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • Brand: Lonely Planet
    • ISBN: 1787016064
    • EAN: 9781787016064
    • PartNumber: part_1787016064
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 7
    • Number of Pages: 384
    • Authors: Brett Atkinson, Peter Dragicevich, Monique Perrin, Tasmin Waby
    • Publication Date: March 16th, 2021
    • Release Date: March 16th, 2021
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.7 inches by 5.15 inches by 0.75 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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    The Rough Guide to New Zealand: Travel Guide with eBook (Rough Guides Main Series)
    By Rough Guides

    Released: January 2nd, 2024
    Paperback (720 pages)

    The Rough Guide to New Zealand: Travel Guide with eBook (Rough Guides Main Series)
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    The Rough Guide to New Zealand: Travel Guide with eBook (Rough Guides Main Series)
    • Manufacturer: Rough Guides
    • ISBN: 1839058676
    • EAN: 9781839058677
    • PartNumber: 9781839058677
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 11
    • Number of Pages: 720
    • Author: Rough Guides
    • Publication Date: January 2nd, 2024
    • Release Date: January 2nd, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.8 inches by 5.1 inches by 1.3 inches
    • Weight: 1.00089866948 Pounds
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    Insight Guides New Zealand: Travel Guide with eBook
    By Insight Guides

    Released: June 4th, 2024
    Paperback (352 pages)

    Insight Guides New Zealand: Travel Guide with eBook
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    Insight Guides New Zealand: Travel Guide with eBook
    • Manufacturer: Insight Guides
    • ISBN: 183905381X
    • EAN: 9781839053818
    • PartNumber: 9781839053818
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    • Paperback
    • Edition: 13
    • Number of Pages: 352
    • Author: Insight Guides
    • Publication Date: June 4th, 2024
    • Release Date: June 4th, 2024
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    • Size: 8.7 Inches by 5.9 Inches by 0.8 Inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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    Lonely Planet New Zealand's North Island (Travel Guide)
    By Brett Atkinson & Charles Rawlings-Way

    Lonely Planet
    Released: March 16th, 2021
    Paperback (480 pages)

    Lonely Planet New Zealand s North Island (Travel Guide)
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    Lonely Planet New Zealand's North Island (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • Brand: Lonely Planet
    • ISBN: 1787016056
    • EAN: 9781787016057
    • PartNumber: part_1787016056
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 6
    • Number of Pages: 480
    • Authors: Brett Atkinson, Andrew Bain, Charles Rawlings-Way, Tasmin Waby
    • Publication Date: March 16th, 2021
    • Release Date: March 16th, 2021
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    • Size: 7.75 Inches by 5.1 Inches by 0.75 Inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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    New Zealand Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3500)
    By National Geographic Maps

    Natl Geographic Society Maps
    Released: January 1st, 2022
    Map (2 pages)

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    New Zealand Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3500)
    • Manufacturer: Natl Geographic Society Maps
    • Brand: Natl Geographic Society Maps
    • ISBN: 1566955491
    • UPCs: 749717035003, 749717001701
    • EANs: 8601410342845, 9781566955492, 0749717035003, 0749717001701
    • PartNumber: AD00003500
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    • Product Category: Map
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 2022
    • Number of Pages: 2
    • Author: National Geographic Maps
    • Publication Date: January 1st, 2022
    • Release Date: January 1st, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 9.25195 Inches by 4.25196 Inches by 0.15748 Inches
    • Weight: 0.2 Pounds
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    Lonely Planet Best Road Trips New Zealand (Road Trips Guide)
    By Peter Dragicevich, Andrew Bain & Charles Rawlings-Way

    Released: December 5th, 2023
    Paperback (232 pages)

    Lonely Planet Best Road Trips New Zealand (Road Trips Guide)
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    Lonely Planet Best Road Trips New Zealand (Road Trips Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • ISBN: 1838691286
    • EAN: 9781838691288
    • PartNumber: 9781838691288
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 3
    • Number of Pages: 232
    • Authors: Peter Dragicevich, Brett Atkinson, Andrew Bain, Monique Perrin, Charles Rawlings-Way, Tasmin Waby
    • Publication Date: December 5th, 2023
    • Release Date: December 5th, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.25 inches by 6.55 inches by 0.5 inches
    • Weight: 0.75 Pounds
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