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”