New Zealand Quick Facts…
| Official Name | New Zealand |
| Common Name | New Zealand – /ˌnu ˈzi.lənd/ |
| Nationality | New Zealander(s) – noun, New Zealand – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1907 (from the United Kingdom) |
| Administrative Divisions | 16 regions and 1 territory |
| Total Population | 5.2 million (#125) with 87% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Wellington (capital city), Auckland |
| Major Languages | English (official), Maori (official) |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 96% of total population |
| Currency | New Zealand Dollars (NZD) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $231.5 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $45,200 (#41) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 268,838 sq km / 103,799 sq mi (#77) with 1.6% water area |
| Geographic Region | Oceana – Australasian Oceana |
| Bordering Countries | None |
| Bordering Water Bodies | South Pacific Ocean |
Dependent Areas:
Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau
National Anthem: “God Defend New Zealand”