New Zealand is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It comprises of two main islands, North Island and South Island, and more than 700 smaller islands.
New Zealand's nearest neighbours are Australia, Fiji and Tonga. The British colonised New Zealand in 1840 and finally left the island nation in 2007.
WellingtonNational FlagNational Sport: Rugby unionNational Bird: KiwiWaikato River
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