New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand (pronunciation: /njuːˈziːlənd/) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui), and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and around 600 smaller islands, covering a total area of 268,021 square kilometres (103,500 sq mi).
Etymology
The name "New Zealand" comes from 'Zeeland' (which translates to 'Sealand') in Dutch, after it was sighted by Dutch Explorer Abel Tasman. 'Zeeland' is a province of the Netherlands. New Zealand is called 'Aotearoa' in the Māori language, meaning 'Land of the Long White Cloud'.
Related Terms
- North Island: One of the two main landmasses of New Zealand. It is the world's 14th largest island and includes New Zealand's largest city, Auckland.
- South Island: The other main landmass of New Zealand, it is the world's 12th largest island and is known for its stunning landscapes.
- Aotearoa: The Māori name for New Zealand. It is commonly used in New Zealand English.
- Abel Tasman: A Dutch explorer, known for being the first European to sight New Zealand.
- Māori: The indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on New Zealand
- Wikipedia's article - New Zealand
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