New Zealand New Zealand Geography

Aotearoa (Land of the long white cloud) New Zealand is 7.5 times larger than Taiwan, yet it only has 4.5 million people. Many more people live in the North Island in comparison with the South Island. New Zealand’s Capital City is Wellington. New Zealand’s largest city is Auckland, with only 1.4 million people.

Cities of New Zealand Auckland Wellington Christchurch

The North Island The North Island is famous for its; Beaches Farmland Volcanoes

The South Island The South Island is famous for its; Mountains Lakes Rainforest

New Zealand’s Climate The temperature can go from below freezing in Winter…. To up to 30 degrees Celsius in Summer!