New Zealand

Oceania · Capital Wellington

New Zealand is a country in Oceania. Its capital city is Wellington. It has a population of around 4,841,000 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the New Zealand dollar. It has no land borders.

New Zealand is a country in Oceania. Its capital is Wellington. It has a population of 4,841,000, with no land borders. The official language is English. The official currency is the New Zealand dollar.

Where is New Zealand?

New Zealand at a glance

Capital: Wellington
Population: 4.8M
Currency: New Zealand dollar
Language: English
Continent: Oceania
Coastline: Yes

The flag of New Zealand

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Bordering countries

New Zealand has no land borders.

Frequently asked questions 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 located in Oceania.

What is the population of New Zealand?

New Zealand has a population of approximately 4,841,000 people.

What is the currency of New Zealand?

The official currency of New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar.

What language is spoken in New Zealand?

The main language spoken in New Zealand is English.

What is the flag of New Zealand?

New Zealand's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.

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