Largest Cities in New Zealand

Facts about New Zealand

Official languages: English, Maori
Capital: Wellington
Area: 268,680 km²
Population: 4.3 million residents
Population density: 15.83 residents per km²
Currency: NZD
Internet TLD: .nz
ISO codes: NZ, NZL, 554
The calling code for New Zealand is +64

Flag of New Zealand

Just by the appearance of the flag of New Zealand, its colonial past is evident. The Union Jack in the top left corner, as well as the blue background of the flag, points to the historical ties to Great Britain. Four red stars bordered in white represent the Southern Cross constellation, which dominates the local sky. The same motif appears on the Australian flag, emphasizing the fact that the two countries are geographically close to each other in the Pacific Ocean. Officially, the color blue is an expression of the blue sea and clear sky around New Zealand. The flag was adopted on March 24, 1902, but it was designed as a naval flag as early as 1869.

New Zealand (English: New Zealand; maori: Aotearoa) is a geographically isolated island nation in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is located about 2,000 km southeast of Australia, a good 1,500 km south of New Caledonia and just under 3,000 km north of the Antarctic mainland. New Zealand consists of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, as well as numerous smaller islands. The most important of these are Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands group.

New Zealand cannot be clearly assigned to a particular continent, neither geographically nor culturally. The country lies partly on the Australian, partly on the Pacific plate, and most of its residents are rooted in two different cultural areas: the descendants of the mostly British colonists in Europe, the indigenous Maori as Polynesians in contrast in the oceanic culture.

New Zealand is part of the British Commonwealth. The Realm of New Zealand, which consists of five parts, includes New Zealand itself, the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau and the Ross subsidiary area.

New Zealand is the state furthest away from Germany. New Zealand is in a seismically very active zone and weaker earthquakes are commonplace. Travelers should therefore familiarize themselves with the rules of conduct in the event of earthquakes and any resulting tsunamis. In New Zealand is considered left-hand traffic. The New Zealand government recommends that you consult the website – also in German – on road safety in New Zealand before starting your journey.

Biggest Cities of New Zealand by Population

New Zealand is a beautiful island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is home to a population of over 4.7 million people and is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse culture and rich natural resources. The largest city in New Zealand is Auckland which has a population of over 1.5 million people. This vibrant city serves as the country’s political and economic hub and features some great attractions such as the Sky Tower, Auckland Museum and Waitakere Ranges which are all worth visiting during your stay here.

The second largest city in New Zealand is Christchurch which has a population of around 375,000 people. This picturesque city serves as an important gateway to the South Island and features some great attractions such as the Canterbury Museum, International Antarctic Centre and Hagley Park which are all worth visiting during your stay here. Other cities worth visiting in New Zealand include Wellington, Hamilton and Tauranga which all have unique attractions that make them great destinations for travelers looking for something off the beaten path.

New Zealand: Wellington

The capital of New Zealand is called Wellington and is located in the south of the North Island. About 170,000 people live here. The largest city in New Zealand is called Auckland and is located in the north of the North Island. More than 1.2 million people live here.