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Posted 09 Aug 2024

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President of India addressed the New Zealand International Education Conference, where India is the ‘Country of Honour’ this year.

Map showing New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia. Positioned to the north is New Caledonia, labeled as part of France. The map highlights New Zealand’s capital, Wellington.

Political Features 

  • Island country located in South Pacific Ocean, between Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctic Circle. 
  • Consists of two main landmasses i.e. North Island and South Island separated by Cook Strait. 

Geographical Features

  • Relief: Part of Pacific ring of Fire, houses alluvial Canterbury Plains; high central plateau called Central Otago.
  • Active Volcanoes: Mount Ruapehu; White Island, etc.
  • Highest Peak:  Mount Cook.
  • Largest Glacier: Tasman Glacier.
  • Lake: Lake Taupō, largest natural lake.
  • Tags :
  • New Zealand
  • Wellington
  • Cook Strait
  • Tasman Glacier
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