Geography of New Zealand
Area:
Total- 268,021 Km squared Land- 103,734 KM squared Water- 164,287 Km squared |
New Zealand is about the length of the east coast of the United States. This picture shows the size relative to America.
Australia is to west of New Zealand. it is surrounded by the south Pacific ocean on the east side, and the Tasman Sea on the west side of the island. The total coastline is 15,134 Km squared.
The country has a temperate climate, with abundant rain fall, mild temperatures, and a lot of sunshine.
A lot of New Zealand is mountainous or steep hills. Rock slides are a common occurrence. The lowest point is the Taieri Plaines, and the highest point is Mount Cook. |