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New Zealand New Zealand Also known as: Aotearoa, Dominion of New Zealand Written by William Hosking Oliver Former Editor, Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Author of The Story of New Zealand and others. William Hosking OliverAll Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they he extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Nov. 7, 2025 •History Top Questions What is New Zealand? Where is New Zealand located in the world? What are the main islands that make up New Zealand? Who are the indigenous people of New Zealand? What is the capital city of New Zealand? How is the climate in New Zealand unique? What are some popular wildlife species found in New Zealand? What is the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand's history? News • 'Predator: Badlands' sticks its 2 stars together to take the franchise to new places • Nov. 5, 2025, 12:19 PM ET (AP) Emma Sears has a hat trick in a 6-0 USWNT victory over New Zealand • Oct. 29, 2025, 11:02 PM ET (AP) Man killed by tree branch, pedestrian blown into road as storm buffets Wellington, New Zealand • Oct. 21, 2025, 8:36 AM ET (AP) Wellington HarbourWellington Harbour, Wellington, New Zealand.

New Zealand, island country in the South Pacific Ocean, the southwesternmost part of Polynesia. New Zealand is a remote land—one of the last sizable territories suitable for habitation to be populated and settled—and lies more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Australia, its nearest neighbour. The country comprises two main islands—the North and the South Island—and a number of small islands, some of them hundreds of miles from the main group. The capital city is Wellington and the largest urban area Auckland; both are located on the North Island. New Zealand administers the South Pacific island group of Tokelau and claims a section of the Antarctic continent. Niue and the Cook Islands are self-governing states in free association with New Zealand.

Waikato River, Hamilton, New ZealandSunset on the Waikato River, Hamilton, New Zealand.

New Zealand is a land of great contrasts and diversity. Active volcanoes, spectacular ces, deep glacier lakes, verdant valleys, dazzling fjords, long sandy beaches, and the spectacular snowcapped peaks of the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana on the South Island—all contribute to New Zealand’s scenic beauty. New Zealand also has a unique array of vegetation and animal life, much of which developed during the country’s prolonged isolation. It is the sole home, for example, of the long-beaked, flightless kiwi, the ubiquitous nickname for New Zealanders.

Quick Facts See article: flag of New Zealand Audio File: Anthem of New Zealand (see article) Head Of Government: Prime Minister: Christopher Luxon Capital: Wellington Population: (2025 est.) 5,136,000 Currency Exchange Rate: 1 USD equals 1.744 New Zealand dollar Head Of State: British Monarch: King Charles III, represented by Governor-General: Dame Alcyion Cynthia (Cindy) Kiro Form Of Government: constitutional monarchy with one legislative house (House of Representatives [120]) Official Languages: English; Māori; New Zealand Sign Language1 Official Religion: none Official Name: New Zealand (English); Aotearoa (Māori) Total Area (Sq Km): 265,700 Total Area (Sq Mi): 102,587 Monetary Unit: New Zealand dollar (NZ$) Population Rank: (2025) 126 Population Projection 2030: 5,283,000 Density: Persons Per Sq Mi: (2025) 50.1 Density: Persons Per Sq Km: (2025) 19.3 Urban-Rural Population: Urban: (2018) 83.7% Rural: (2018) 16.3% Life Expectancy At Birth: Male: (2024) 88.5 years Female: (2024) 84 years Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate: Male: not ailable Female: not ailable Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000): (2023) 251,852 Gni Per Capita (U.S.$): (2023) 48,220 Māori: Aotearoa Became official August 10, 2006. See all related content

New Zealand was the largest country in Polynesia when it was annexed by Great Britain in 1840. Thereafter it was successively a crown colony, a self-governing colony (1856), and a dominion (1907). By the 1920s it controlled almost all of its internal and external policies, although it did not become fully independent until 1947, when it adopted the Statute of Westminster. It is a member of the Commonwealth.

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The ascent of Mount Everest by New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay in 1953 was one of the defining moments of the 20th century. “In some ways,” Hillary suggested, “I believe I epitomise the erage New Zealander: I he modest abilities, I combine these with a good deal of determination, and I rather like to succeed.”

Despite New Zealand’s isolation, the country has been fully engaged in international affairs since the early 20th century, being an active member of a number of intergovernmental institutions, including the United Nations. It has also participated in several wars, including World Wars I and II. Economically the country was dependent on the export of agricultural products, especially to Great Britain. The entry of Britain into the European Community in the early 1970s, however, forced New Zealand to expand its trade relations with other countries. It also began to develop a much more extensive and varied industrial sector. Tourism has played an increasingly important role in the economy, though this sector has been vulnerable to global financial instability.

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The social and cultural gap between New Zealand’s two main groups—the indigenous Māori of Polynesian heritage and the colonizers and later immigrants from the British Isles and their descendants—has decreased since the 1970s, though educational and economic differences between the two groups remain. Immigration from other areas—Asia, Africa, and eastern Europe—has also made a mark, and New Zealand culture today reflects these many influences. Minority rights and race-related issues continue to play an important role in New Zealand politics.

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New Zealand is about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) long (north-south) and about 280 miles (450 km) across at its widest point. The country has slightly less surface area than the U.S. state of Colorado and a little more than the United Kingdom. About two-thirds of the land is economically useful, the remainder being mountainous. Because of its numerous harbours and fjords, the country has an extremely long coastline relative to its area.

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