The size and population of New Zealand

New Zealand has a total area of about 270,000 square kilometers. By April 2023, the total population of New Zealand will be 5228 1 000.

New Zealand is a country in Oceania. Wellington, the capital, is located in the southwest of the Pacific Ocean, facing Australia across tasman sea to the west. The whole country consists of two big islands, namely South Island and North Island, Stewart Island and some small islands nearby. The total area is about 270,000 square kilometers, and the coastline is about 1.5 million kilometers. China has 65,438+065,438+0 regions, 5 single jurisdictions and 67 regional administrative agencies. By April 2023, the total population of New Zealand will be 5228 1000, of which 70% are descendants of European immigrants and 0/7% are Maori.

From 65438 to 0350, Maori settled in New Zealand. 1642, Dutch sailors landed in New Zealand. From 1769 to 1777, Captain Cook of England visited New Zealand five times. Since then, Britain has immigrated to New Zealand in large numbers and declared its occupation. 1840 On February 6th, Britain forced Maori chiefs to sign the Treaty of Waitangi, and New Zealand became a British colony. /kloc-became independent in 0/907 and became a British dominion, with politics, economy and diplomacy under British control. From 65438 to 0947, New Zealand became a sovereign country, but it still belonged to the Commonwealth.

New Zealand's geographical environment

New Zealand is mountainous, with mountains and hills accounting for more than 75% of the country's area and narrow plains. Cook Peak in the South Island is 3754 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in New Zealand. The Tarang Avalu Mountains in the North Island are also the favorite places for many climbers. In addition to these major mountains, New Zealand has many spectacular mountains and hilly terrain, including Maui Mountain and Canterbury Alps.

New Zealand has a temperate maritime climate. Because it is located in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere. The average temperature in summer is about 25℃, the average temperature in winter is 10℃, and the annual temperature difference is generally not more than 15℃. The average annual rainfall of North Island is 1000 ~ 1500mm, and that of South Island is 600 ~ 1000mm.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-New Zealand