New Zealand
New Zealand
People: New Zealander
New Zealand was the last major landmass settled by humans, famed for its landscapes, Māori culture and adventure sports. New Zealand is located in Australia and New Zealand and has a population of around 5.3 million. Its capital city is Wellington, and the most widely spoken official language is English. As an island nation, New Zealand has no land borders.
By the numbers, New Zealand is the 123rd most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.07% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 75th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 20 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
New Zealand — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Wellington |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Australia and New Zealand |
| Population | 5,324,700 |
| Area | 268,838 km² |
| Currency | New Zealand dollar (NZD) $ |
| Official Languages | English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language |
| Dialling Code | +64 |
| Internet TLD | .nz |
| Timezones | UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 111 |
| ISO Code | NZ / NZL |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Zealand
What is the capital and currency of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington and the currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZD), symbol $.
What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
What currency does New Zealand use?
New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages of New Zealand are English and Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
What is the dialling code for New Zealand?
The international dialling code for New Zealand is +64.
What side of the road does New Zealand drive on?
New Zealand drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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