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New Zealand
Capital: WellingtonMeet New Zealand
New Zealand is in Oceania, and its capital is Wellington. Study the flag in its correct proportions, then connect its design with the country's location and outline.
Outline of New Zealand
Capital and coordinates
- Capital
- Wellington
- Region
- Oceania
- Latitude
- 41.29° S
- Longitude
- 174.78° E
- Country code
- NZ
- Collection
- 198 destinations
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Design and meaning
New Zealand's flag shows the Union Flag and four red stars edged in white. The stars represent the Southern Cross.
Look closely at the placement of the colours, symbols and flag elements. Describing these features aloud is a simple way to remember the design.
Geography
Explore the geographic features that help explain New Zealand.
Two main islands and a long coast
New Zealand lies in the southwest Pacific and consists mainly of the North and South islands, plus many smaller islands. The country is long from north to south and nowhere is very far from the sea. Cook Strait separates the two main islands.
[1]Southern Alps and North Island volcanoes
The Southern Alps form the spine of the South Island, with glacial valleys and fjords. Central North Island contains volcanoes, caldera lakes and hot springs. These differences reflect changing tectonic movement along the plate boundary.
[1]Active ground and an oceanic climate
New Zealand lies along the boundary of the Pacific and Australian plates, so earthquakes are frequent and land continues to rise and shift. The surrounding ocean moderates temperatures, while westerly winds bring rain to mountain slopes.
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See New Zealand's flag from another angle
Compare its shape, colours and symbols with flags from around the world.
Questions about New Zealand
What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
Where is New Zealand?
New Zealand is in Oceania, at approximately 41.29° S, 174.78° E.
What does the flag of New Zealand show?
New Zealand's flag shows the Union Flag and four red stars edged in white. The stars represent the Southern Cross.
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