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    Posted 06 Aug 2025

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    A map showing New Zealand

    New Zealand (Capital: Wellington)

    Inaugural India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue held in New Delhi to discuss security perspectives and further bolster bilateral cooperation.

    Political Features

    • Island country located in southwestern Pacific Ocean.
    • Bordering Water Bodies: Tasman Sea, Pacific Ocean. 
    • New Zealand's two main islands, North and South Islands, are separated by the Cook Strait.

    Geographical Features

    • Relief: Part of Pacific ring of Fire, houses alluvial Canterbury Plains etc.
    • Active Volcanoes: Mount Ruapehu; White Island, etc.
    • Highest Peak: Mount Cook (Southern Alps).
    • Major Rivers: Waikato, Clutha, Whanganui etc.
    • Part of Zealandia, a microcontinent.
    • Tags :
    • Pacific Ocean
    • New Zealand
    • India-New Zealand
    • Zealandia
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