Outline of New Zealand
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to New Zealand:
![A map of the hemisphere centred on New Zealand, using an orthographic projection.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c0/New_Zealand_%28orthographic_projection%29_2.svg/220px-New_Zealand_%28orthographic_projection%29_2.svg.png)
New Zealand is an island country located in the western South Pacific Ocean comprising two large islands, the North Island and the South Island, and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island / Rakiura and the Chatham Islands.[1] The indigenous Māori originally called the North Island Aotearoa, commonly translated into English as "The Land of the Long White Cloud"; Aotearoa is now used as the Māori language name for the entire country.[2]
New Zealand is situated about 2,000 km (1,200 mi) southeast of Australia across the Tasman Sea, its closest neighbours to the north being New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
The population is mostly of European descent, with the indigenous Māori being the largest minority. Asians and non-Māori Pasifika peoples are also significant minorities, especially in the cities. Charles III, as the king of New Zealand, is the head of state and, in his absence, is represented by a non-partisan governor-general. Political power is held by the democratically elected New Zealand Parliament under the leadership of the prime minister, who is the head of government. The Realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue, which are self-governing but in free association; Tokelau; and the Ross Dependency (New Zealand's territorial claim in Antarctica).
General reference
edit- Pronunciation: /njuːˈziːlənd/
- Official English country name: New Zealand
- Official Māori country name: Aotearoa
- Endonym: New Zealand
- Adjectival: New Zealand
- Demonym: New Zealander, "Kiwi"
- Etymology: Name of New Zealand
- International rankings of New Zealand
- ISO country codes: NZ, NZL, 554
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:NZ
- Internet country code top-level domain: .nz
Geography of New Zealand
edit- New Zealand is...
- a group of islands
- a country
- Location:
- Southern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
- Pacific Ocean
- South Pacific Ocean
- Oceania
- South Pacific Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Time in New Zealand:
- Chatham Islands – Chatham Standard Time (UTC+12:45), Chatham Daylight Time (UTC+13:45)
- Rest of New Zealand – New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12), New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13) September–April
- Extreme points of New Zealand
- North: Nugent Island, Kermadec Islands
- South: Jacquemart Island, Campbell Islands
- East: Kahuitara Point, Pitt Island, Chatham Islands
- West: Cape Lovitt, Auckland Island
- High: Aoraki / Mount Cook 3,754 m (12,316 ft)
- Low: 45°55'02"S 170°10'58"E; near Momona, Taieri Plain, Otago -2 m[3][citation needed]
- Land boundaries: none
- Coastline: South Pacific Ocean 15,134 km[1] (10th)
- Southern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
- Population of New Zealand: 5,223,100 (estimated June 2023) – 120th most populous country
- Area of New Zealand: 268,680 km2[1]
- Atlas of New Zealand
- Surveying in New Zealand
Environment of New Zealand
edit- Biodiversity of New Zealand
- Climate of New Zealand
- Climate change in New Zealand
- Ecoregions in New Zealand
- Environmental issues in New Zealand
- Geology of New Zealand
- Pollution in New Zealand
- Protected areas of New Zealand
- Renewable energy in New Zealand
Natural geographic features of New Zealand
edit- Caves of New Zealand
- Fjords of New Zealand
- Glaciers of New Zealand
- Islands of New Zealand
- Lakes of New Zealand
- Mountains of New Zealand
- Rivers of New Zealand
- List of rock formations of New Zealand
- World Heritage Sites in New Zealand
Political geography of New Zealand
editAdministrative divisions of New Zealand
editAdministrative divisions of New Zealand
Demography of New Zealand
editGovernment and politics of New Zealand
edit- Capital of New Zealand: Wellington
- Form of government:
- Elections in New Zealand
- Political parties in New Zealand
- Taxation in New Zealand
- Types
- Issues
- Policies
- Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
Branches of the government of New Zealand
editExecutive branch of the government of New Zealand
editLegislative branch of the government of New Zealand
editJudicial branch of the government of New Zealand
editForeign relations of New Zealand
editForeign relations of New Zealand
- Diplomatic missions in New Zealand
- Diplomatic missions of New Zealand
- Australia–New Zealand relations
- New Zealand–United Kingdom relations
International organisation membership
editNew Zealand is a member of:[1]
Law and order in New Zealand
edit- Cannabis in New Zealand
- Capital punishment in New Zealand
- Constitution of New Zealand
- Crime in New Zealand
- Human rights in New Zealand
- Law enforcement in New Zealand
- Terrorism in New Zealand
Military of New Zealand
edit- Ministry of Defence of New Zealand
- Forces
- Military history of New Zealand
- Military ranks of New Zealand
Local government in New Zealand
editHistory of New Zealand
editCulture of New Zealand
edit- Architecture of New Zealand
- Cuisine of New Zealand
- Festivals in New Zealand
- Housing in New Zealand
- Languages of New Zealand
- Māori culture
- Media in New Zealand
- Museums in New Zealand
- People of New Zealand
- Prostitution in New Zealand
- National symbols of New Zealand
- Public holidays in New Zealand
- Religion in New Zealand
- World Heritage Sites in New Zealand
Art in New Zealand
edit- Art of New Zealand
- Cinema of New Zealand
- Literature of New Zealand
- Music of New Zealand
- Television in New Zealand
- Theatre in New Zealand
- Kapa haka
Sports in New Zealand
editEconomy and infrastructure of New Zealand
edit- Agriculture in New Zealand
- Banks in New Zealand
- Communications in New Zealand
- Companies of New Zealand
- Currency of New Zealand: Dollar
- Energy in New Zealand
- Health care in New Zealand
- Mining in New Zealand
- New Zealand Stock Exchange
- Tourism in New Zealand
- Transport in New Zealand
- Water supply and sanitation in New Zealand
Education in New Zealand
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "New Zealand". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. 2 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
- ^ McLintock, A. H. (24 November 2009) [originally published in 1966]. "Aotearoa". An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ "NZ Topo Map". Retrieved 13 January 2020.
External links
editWikimedia Atlas of New Zealand
- Te Ara, The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
- New Zealand Plant Conservation Network website for information about the indigenous flora and species of introduced weed and animal pest
- Ministry for Culture and Heritage – includes information on flag, anthems and coat of arms
- New Zealand Government portal
- Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports regarding New Zealand
- New Zealand weather
- NZHistory.net.nz New Zealand history website
- New Zealand in Profile 2007, by Statistics New Zealand
- Tourism New Zealand