Geography
New Zealand is in Australia and New Zealand, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are -41, 174; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Oceania
New Zealand
New Zealand is a country in Australia and New Zealand. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Wellington
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Population
- 5.3 million
- Area
- 268,838 km²
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD)
- Official language
- English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
- Calling code
- +64
- Internet TLD
- .nz
- Time zone
- UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00
New Zealand map preview: -41.00, 174.00
People and Culture
New Zealand uses English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in New Zealand varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
New Zealand is recorded with the official name New Zealand. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Wellington
- Australia and New Zealand cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Wellington
- Time zone data: UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- New Zealand is grouped under Oceania.
- New Zealand has a listed area of 268,838 km².
- New Zealand is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about New Zealand
What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
What continent is New Zealand in?
New Zealand is in Oceania.
What currency does New Zealand use?
New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar.
What language is spoken in New Zealand?
English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language is listed for New Zealand in this database.