New Zealand
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington. New Zealand is in Oceania.
- Capital
- Wellington
- Continent
- Oceania
- Area
- 270,467 km²
- Population
- 5,307,800 (2024, Wikidata)
- Official languages
- English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Neighbours
- None (no land borders)
- Landlocked
- No
Quizzes for Oceania
Regions of New Zealand
New Zealand has 17 first-level administrative divisions.
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 1,816,000 | 4,894 | |
| Bay of Plenty Region | Whakatāne | 351,500 | 12,231 |
| Canterbury Region | Christchurch | 698,200 | 44,504 |
| Chatham Islands | Waitangi | 730 | 966 |
| Gisborne District | Gisborne | 52,700 | 8,385 |
| Hawke's Bay Region | Napier | 179,700 | 14,111 |
| Manawatū-Whanganui Region | Palmerston North | 260,700 | 22,215 |
| Marlborough District | Blenheim | 50,800 | 12,485 |
| Nelson Region | Nelson | 54,300 | 422 |
| Northland Region | Whangārei | 201,100 | 13,789 |
| Otago Region | Dunedin | 253,900 | 31,241 |
| Southland Region | Invercargill | 104,800 | 34,347 |
| Taranaki Region | Stratford | 130,300 | 7,257 |
| Tasman District | Richmond | 59,900 | 9,771 |
| Waikato Region | Hamilton | 532,100 | 25,598 |
| Wellington Region | Wellington | 543,400 | 8,140 |
| West Coast Region | Greymouth | 34,700 | 23,276 |
Quick answers
What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
Which continent is New Zealand in?
New Zealand is in Oceania.
How big is New Zealand?
New Zealand covers 270,467 km². It is number 75 of 195 countries by area.
What is the population of New Zealand?
Wikidata lists the population of New Zealand as 5,307,800 (2024).
How many regions does New Zealand have?
New Zealand has 17 first-level administrative divisions, including Auckland Region, Bay of Plenty Region, and Canterbury Region.
Which countries border New Zealand?
New Zealand has no land borders with other countries.