New Zealand: flag, capital and facts
New Zealand is a country in Australia and New Zealand. Its capital is Wellington. It covers about 270,467 km² (104,428 sq mi). Official languages include English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. New Zealand has no land borders with other countries.
New Zealand at a glance
- Capital
- Wellington
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand (Oceania)
- Area
- 270,467 km² (104,428 sq mi)
- Official languages
- English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar ($)
- People
- New Zealander
- Calling code
- +64
- Internet domain
- .nz
- Landlocked
- No
- UN member
- Yes
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
New Zealand is in Australia and New Zealand, part of the Oceania region.
New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar ($).
New Zealand has 3 official languages: English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
New Zealand has no land borders with other countries.
Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).