Land boundaries: 0km
Coastline: 15, 134km
Climate: Temperate with sharp regional contrasts
Terrain: Predominately mountainous with some large coastal plains
Natural hazards: Earthquakes are common, though usually not severe; volcanic activity
Population: 3,908,037 (July 2002 est)
Languages: English, Maori
Government type: Parliamentary democracy
Independance: 26th September 1907 (from UK)
Suffrage: 18 years of age: universal
Imports: $12.5 billion
Exports: $14.2 billion
Currency: New Zealand dollar
