NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean consisting of two large islands (North Island and South Island) and many much smaller islands, most notably Stewart island and the Chatham islands.

Location

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

Capital

Wellington

Climate

temperate with sharp regional contrasts

Language

English (official), Maori (official).

Monetary Unit

New Zealand dollar (NZD)